Questionaires

Question 1

Likert Scale

Answer 1

a num rating that ppl indicate their agreement w/ statement (1-5)

Question 2

Questionaire

Answer 2

set of written questions that ptps fill in selves
could = web based / paper based
= self report
report own feelings & opinions

Question 3

Self Report Measures

Answer 3

ask respon to report own exper directly
Qual data through open ?s
inc validity - should = true reflection of ptps thoughts behav & attitudes

Question 4

Closed Questions

Answer 4

fixed choice of responses
eg yes/no likert scale, fixed choices
= quan data, facts, easy & quick to answer & keep control w/ questioner

Question 5

Open Questions

Answer 5

no fixed response respons can answer how wish & at length
= qual data, ask to think & reflect give opinions & feelings - respon has control

Question 6

Validity of Questions

Answer 6

?s should be operationalised so are clear - inc face val
avoid double barrelled ?s, double negs & over comp lang - need pilot study to check for issues
way written can cause bias - leading ?s & emotive lang - suggest answer & ?ers views - SDB

Question 7

Strengths

Answer 7

cost effective
large samples can = ach quickly
can prod easy to analyse quan data
can gather in depth qual data

Question 8

Weaknesses

Answer 8

social desireability bias
response bias - ppl respond too quickly & X read ?s properly
low response rate
no rapport so may not reveal personal info