Expe Ppt 4 Flashcards
can be answered using a limited number of alternatives and have a high imposition of units
Closed question
Require that participants respond with more than a yes or 1-10 rating and have a low imposition of units
Open ended questions
Assigns items to two or more distinct categories that can be named using a shared feature, but does not measure their magnitude
nominal scale
Measures the magnitude of the dependent variable using ranks, but does not assign previous values
ordinal scale
Magnitude of DV using equal intervals between values and no absolute zero
Interval scale
Tendencies go respond to questions or test items without regard to their actual wording
Response styles
Selecting an answer based on its position
Position preference
plain meaning of the words printed on the page
Manifest content
Changes in question interpretation due to their position within a survey
Context effects
dressing formally for a job interview instead of wearing ur fav jeans
Social desirablity
Magnitude of DV using equal intervals between values and an absolute zero
Ratio scale