12. Self-report techniques AO1

Question 1

Explain questionnaires

Answer 1

Questionnaires are made up of a pre-set list of written questions to which the participant responds, they can be used as part of an experiment to access the DV

Question 2

What is an interview?

Answer 2

Face to face interaction between interviewer and interviewee

Question 3

What are the tree types of interview?

Answer 3

1. Structures
2. Unstructured
3. Semi-structured

Question 4

What is a structured interview?

Answer 4

List of pre-determined questions asked Ina fixed order

Question 5

What is an unstructured interview?

Answer 5

There are no set questions, there is a general topic to be discussed but the interaction is free-flowing and the interviewee is encouraged to elaborate

Question 6

What are semi-structures interviews?

Answer 6

Like of questions that have been worked out in advance but interviewers are free to ask follow-up questions when appropriate

Question 7

What are the three elements to writing good questionnaires

Answer 7

1. Avoid jargon
2. Avoid double-barrelled questions
3. Avoid leading questions

Question 8

What is a closed question give an example

Answer 8

Respondent has limited choices - data is quantitative - e.g. How many cigarettes do you smoke in a day? 0-10, 11-20 etc

Question 9

What is a open question give an example

Answer 9

Respondents provide their own answers expressed in words - qualitative data - e.g. why did you start smoking?

Question 10

What is an interview schedule?

Answer 10

A standardised list of questions that the interviewer needs to cover, can reduce interviewer bias

Question 11

Explain the role of a quiet room

Answer 11

Will increase likelihood of interviewee opening up

Question 12

What does rapport begin with?

Answer 12

Neutral questions to make participants feel relaxed

Question 13

What is the role of ethics?

Answer 13

To remind interviewees that answers will be treated in confidence