Social Prac

Question 1

Hypo?

Answer 1

Sig diff between M/F attitudes towards obedience & authority figures using self-report questionnaire scored out of 50

Question 2

How data was collected?

Qual

Answer 2

+ open ended about reasons of obedience to gather rich data
+ likert scale -> agree to disagree statements
+ reverse Q. -> expected to agree switch to disagree so needs more attention

Question 3

Strength

Answer 3

Standardised proc.
+ P’s given some Q. & 10 min to fin using likert scale to show agreement level
+ replicablity is in place to confirm the attained result onto other researchers investigation

Question 4

Weakness

Answer 4

Validity of answers:
- Q. Forced to agree/disagree in likert Q. With no other options like always obey parents
= some answers not useful or accurate as they was forced to give answers that didn’t reflect their true opinion

Question 5

1 improvements of the investigation

Never talk about weakness/sample
Try reliability/validity

Answer 5

Pilot study to test likert scale
+ statements = ensure its relevant to P’s + clear interpretation
= increase internal validity of results by making sure Q. were accurately measuring attitudes towards obedience