self-report design

Question 1

designing questionnaires using closed questions

Answer 1

likert scales, rating scales, fixed-choice options

Question 2

likert scales

Answer 2

one in which the respondent indicates their agreement (or otherwise) with a statement using a scale of typically 5 points

Question 3

rating scales

Answer 3

respondents identify a value that represents their strength of felling about a particular topic

Question 4

fixed-choice option

Answer 4

includes a list of possible options and respondents are requires to indicate those that apply to them

Question 5

what should an interview schedual be

Answer 5

standardised to reduce contaminating effect of interviewer bias

Question 6

when are group interviews appropriate

Answer 6

clinical settings

Question 7

where should a one-to-one interview be conducted

Answer 7

in a quiet room, away from other people as this increases the likelihood that they interviewee will open up

Question 8

how should an interviewer begin the interview

Answer 8

neutral questions so that the interviewee feels relaxed and comfortable as a way of establishing rapport

Question 9

what should interviewees be reminded during the interview

Answer 9

answers will be treated in the strictest confidence. this is especially important if the interview is about a topic that is personal or sensitive

Question 10

what should be avoided when writing a good question

Answer 10

overuse of jargon, emotive language and leading questions, double-barreled questions and double negatives

Question 11

why is it important to write good questions

Answer 11

if respondents are confused or misinterpret questions it will have a negative impact on the quality of information received

Question 12

what is overuse of jargon

Answer 12

when techinal words that are only familiar to those within a specialised area or field will understand

Question 13

what is emotive language and leading questions

Answer 13

when a researchers attitude towards a particular topic is clear from the way that it is phrased and guides participants to a particular answer

Question 14

double-barrelled questions

Answer 14

contains two questions in one and the respondents may have the issue of agreeing with one half of the question, but not the other

Question 15

what is a double negative question

Answer 15

where two negative words are used which can be difficult for respondents to decipher meaning