self-report design

Question 1

what is an open question?

Answer 1

● no fixed choice of response

● produces qualitative (detailed and in depth) data

Question 2

what words should you use when writing an open question?

Answer 2

● explain

● in detail

● describe

Question 3

what is a closed question?

Answer 3

● fixed choice of responses determined by question setter

● produces quantitative (numerical) data

Question 4

how to write a closed question?

Answer 4

● say yes / no at the end

● use rating scale

Question 5

how do you write good questions?

Answer 5

● clarity - if respondent misinterprets info, could affect quality of answers

● jargon (technical language) should not be used

● emotive language should not be used

● leading questions should not be used

● avoid double barrelled questions (2 in 1) - may agree with one half and not the other