G541: Self Report

Question 0

Closed question

Answer 0

Pre determined answers

Question 1

Open questions

Answer 1

Invites respondents to give their own answer

Question 2

Structured

Answer 2

Predetermined questions
(Doesn't allow interviewer to ask follow up questions)

Question 3

Unstructured

Answer 3

Interviewer has freedom to vary questions(whatever line of enquiry seems appropriate as a result of the pps answer)

Question 4

Rating scale

Answer 4

Used to increase validity as it gives direction&strength
Eg
1strongly agree—–10strongly disagree
(Numerical)

Question 5

Questionnaires

Answer 5

Written form of self report using predetermined questions(structured)

Question 6

Interview

Answer 6

Oral form of self report
Gathers peoples own ideas/opinions
Gains insiders perspective

Question 7

Likert scale

Answer 7

Increases validity as direction&strength given
How much someone agrees with a given statement
Eg psychology is the best subject
*strongly agree *agree *no opinion *disagree *strongly disagree

Question 8

10 markers

Answer 8

Enough detail for replication
What? Aim
Who? Sample/target pop
Where? Environment
How? Technique
Materials? Open/closed question structured/un

Question 9

Why would you use a pilot study

Answer 9

To increase validity

•trial run to clarify question making sure its not open to interpretation

Question 10

How to test a self report for reliability?

Answer 10

Use a pilot study to ensure questions are clear

Standardise how self report is conducted(train interviewers etc)