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What are the two types of questions used in self-reports?
Open
and
closed
questions
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What is a characteristic of closed questions?
Response options are pre-determined by the
researcher
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Why are closed questions easier to analyze?
Responses can be coded and
analyzed
numerically
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What is a disadvantage of closed questions regarding participant responses?
Participants may want to give
unlisted answers
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How can closed questions affect internal validity?
They may lead to overly simplistic
responses
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What is a key feature of open questions?
Participants
answer in their own words
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What type of information do open questions provide?
Rich, in-depth
qualitative
information
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What is a disadvantage of open questions in terms of analysis?
They are
time-consuming
and complex to analyze
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What can unanticipated responses in open questions reveal?
More
valid information
on the topic
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What is a potential issue with participant engagement in open questions?
Participants may lose interest due to
effort
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What are the three types of interviews mentioned?
Structured
,
semi-structured
,
unstructured
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How can interviews be conducted?
Via
telephone
,
face-to-face
, or
online
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What is a benefit of using semi-structured interviews?
They allow for
follow-up questions
for clarity
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How do interviews increase internal validity?
They allow detailed
explanations
and clarifications
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What is a disadvantage of interviews compared to questionnaires?
Interviews are more
time-consuming
to conduct
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What is a challenge of analyzing unstructured interviews?
It is difficult to identify
themes
and
patterns
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Why might overt observation be less ethical?
Participants
are aware they are being observed
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What is a benefit of covert observation?
It reflects
everyday
behaviors more realistically
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How does covert observation affect internal and external validity?
It enhances both
internal
and
external
validity
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