Self-report techniques

Question 1

What are the characteristics of an open question

Answer 1

• does not have a fixed range of answers

- tend to produce qualitative data, rich in depth but sometimes difficult to analyse

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a closed question

Answer 2

• fixed number of responses

- produce quantitate data, easier to analyse but lacks depth

Question 3

What are the characteristics of structured interviews

Answer 3

• pre-determined set of questions, asked in fixed order

Question 4

What are the characteristics of unstructured interviews

Answer 4

• no set questions
• interactions tend to be free-flowing
• interviewee is prompted to elaborate their answers

Question 5

What are the characteristics of semi-structured interviews

Answer 5

• list of questions but not as fixed as the interviewer can follow-up questions when they feel it is appropriate

Question 6

1-What is a strength of questionnaires

2-What is a limitation of questionnaires

Answer 6

• cost-effective, can gather large amounts of data, straightforward to analyse
• ppts may not always be truthful, social desirability bias, often produce a respond bias and acquiescence bias

Question 7

1-What is a strength of structured interviews

2-What is a limitation of structured interviews

Answer 7

• straightforward to replicate, individual differences are also reduced
• not possible to deviate from the topic or elaborate their points

Question 8

1-What is a strength of unstructured interviews

2-What is a limitation of unstructured interviews

Answer 8

• more flexibility, can elaborate on points

- analysis of data is not straightforward, risk of interviewee lying for social desirability