Report Methods Flashcards
What is an open question?
Participant can give any answer they wish
What is a closed question
There are a set number of responses the participant has to choose from
What is a questionnaire
Self report method with written questions that can be open or closed
What are three types of closed questions
Fixed choice option
Likert scale
Rating scales
What is a fixed choice option
Has a list of possible options
E,g, 1-15, 16-21, 22-30
What is a likert scale
Respondent indicates their agreement with a statement e.g, I strongly agree
What is a rating scale?
Participants select a value that represents their strength of feeling
E.g. ‘1 I strongly disagree’, ‘5 I strongly agree’