Self Report Techniques Flashcards
What is a closed question?
present P’s with limited number of responses (yes/no)
What are strengths of a closed question?
- quantitative data
easy to answer and analyse
What are weaknesses of a closed question?
not a lot of options to answer
What is a open question?
requires explanations from P’s
What are strengths of a open question?
- qualitative data
rich, detailed
What are weaknesses of a open question?
- P’s may not be keen to complete
- sometimes difficult and time consuming to answer
What are rating scale questions?
Q’s that measure the strength or the extent of an answer
What are strengths of rating scale questions?
- more detailed quantitative data
- easy to analyse and make comparisons
What are weaknesses of rating scale questions?
- P’s may show response bias (always choosing middle answer or answers that have a pattern)
What is a pilot study?
dry run to check all key elements that increases reliability and validity.
What are strengths of questionnaires?
- quick and easy to use
- can gather a lot of data quickly
What are weaknesses of questionnaires?
- prone to bias
- response patterns
- poor return rate
- P’s can misinterpret of Q’s
What are the 6 things to consider when making a questionnaire?
Aim Length Previous questionnaires Question formation pilot study measurement scales
What should you consider about the aim of a questionnaire?
shouldn’t be too obvious but P’s should be informed about general purpose.
What should you consider about the length of a questionnaire?
should be long enough to gather enough data but not too long so that P’s don’t want to complete it
What should you consider about the previous questionnaires of a questionnaire?
if there are other questionnaires testing what you are testing, you can use questions from there
What should you consider about the Q formation of a questionnaire?
a range of question type/styles. Q’s should be unambiguous.
What should you consider about the measurement scales of a questionnaire?
decide in advance how each Q should be ‘scored’ (i.e. high score = positive attitude towards somethings)
What is a structured interview?
a set of Q’s that asked - same for all P’s
What is a strength of a structured interview?
standardised
What is a weakness of a structured interview?
inflexible
What is an unstructured interview?
no standard questions but interviewer gives prompts to indicate discussions
What is a strength of a unstructured interview?
super flexible
What ares some weaknesses of a unstructured interview?
- no standardisation
- risk of not getting suitable information
