Research methods - Self report techniques

Question 1

Self-report technique

Answer 1

• Any method where person asked to explain or state own feelings, opinions, behaviours related to topic

Question 2

Questionnaire

Answer 2

• Set of written questions used to assess persons thoughts/experiences

Question 3

Interview

Answer 3

• Live encounter, face to face or phone
• Interviewer asks questions to assess interviewees thoughts/experiences
• May be structured (pre-determined set of questions) or unstructured (works like a conversation, no set questions, develops as interview goes on)