self report techniques

Question 1

questionaires

Answer 1

type of self report technique where participants provide info relating to their thoughts

Question 2

open questions

Answer 2

allow participant to answer however they wish, generate qualitative data

Question 3

positive of open questions

Answer 3

provide rich and detailed data which can provide insight into unique human condition
-less chance of researcher bias
-less chance of responses being influenced by researchers expectations

Question 4

limitation of open questions

Answer 4

-may answer in a socially desirable way
-lack validity as its not their natural response

Question 5

closed questions

Answer 5

restrict the participants answers to generate quantitative data

Question 6

advantage of closed questions

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-nature of data is quantitative, easy to statistically analyse results
-researcher can look for patterns in data as it is easy to make direct comparisons between individuals or groups

Question 7

limitation to closed question

Answer 7

-researcher unable to pursue and explore responses that are of particular interest
-produce response bias (doesnt take time to read all questions and ticks yes for all)

Question 8

interview

Answer 8

another type of self report technique

Question 9

structured interviews

Answer 9

answering predetermined list of questions

Question 10

unstructured interviews

Answer 10

like a relaxed convo between friends

Question 11

semi-structured interviews

Answer 11

between unstructured and structured

Question 12

advantage of structured interviews

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-the quantitative data easier to statistically analyse
-direct comparisons can be made
-easily replicable to test for reliability

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disadvantage of structured interviews

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-possible that after time of running several interviews investigator effect may play role (bias tone of voice, body lang)
-investigator effects might occur between researchers when more than one conducts interview

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advantage of unstructured interviews

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-increases validity by reducing investigator effects
-open ended mean investigator doesnt control the direction of question
-justify answers using own words so reduces demand characteristics
-large quanity of qualitative data- clarify meaning and fully understand

Question 15

limitation of unstructured interviews

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-more time consuming and costly
-requires trained psychologistto administer
-statistical analysis is difficult and patterns/ trends are hard to identify and analyse

Question 16

advantage of semi-structured interview

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-increase validity of findings
-open ended questions reduce social desirability bias as they can explain in own words
-generate rich and interesting qualitative data, clarify meaning

Question 17

limitations of semi structured

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-analysis of data more difficult, time consuming and expensive
-interviewer has control, can result in investigator effects

Question 18

why may an interview improve upon a diary/etc

Answer 18

-could have asked follow up questions to gain greater insight
-interviewer may have gained a relationship so felt more comfortable revealing personal information face to face

Question 19

how would u minimise investigator effects in a interview

Answer 19

-double blind technique
-have someone who doesn’t have a relationship w the interviewee so no demand characteristics
-structured interview so cannot alter the questions