Self report techniques

• What are self-report techniques?

  Methods where participants provide their own information
• What is the purpose of questionnaires in self-report techniques?

  To collect information through written questions
• How do questionnaires differ from interviews in structure?

  Questionnaires are always structured, interviews can vary
• What types of data can questionnaires provide?

  Qualitative or quantitative data
• What are open questions in questionnaires?

  Questions that require elaborated answers
• What is a strength of open questions?

  They provide in-depth and detailed answers
• What is a weakness of open questions?

  They are harder to analyze and compare
• What are closed questions in questionnaires?

  Questions that provide fixed responses
• What is a strength of closed questions?

  They are easier to compare and analyze
• What is a weakness of closed questions?

  They provide less detailed data than open questions
• What characterizes a structured interview?

  It has pre-determined questions with no deviation
• How does an unstructured interview differ from a structured interview?

  It has less structure and develops questions during the interview
• What is a semi-structured interview?

  An interview with both pre-determined and follow-up questions
• What are some topics for a structured interview practice?

  • Attitudes towards going to university
  • Choosing a career path
  • Attitudes towards exercise
  • Job interview for sales advisor role
• What is a strength of structured interviews?

  They can be easily repeated and compared
• What is a weakness of structured interviews?

  They are time-consuming to pre-plan questions
• What is social desirability bias in interviews?

  Participants may respond to appear socially acceptable
• What is a strength of unstructured interviews?

  They provide more detailed and valid information
• What is a weakness of unstructured interviews?

  They require more skilled interviewers to conduct
• Why might unstructured interviews be more expensive to produce?

  They require well-trained interviewers for rapport
• How does social desirability bias affect unstructured interviews?

  Participants may respond to appear socially acceptable
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of structured interviews?

  Strengths:

  • Easily repeated and compared
  • Standardized questions for predictable answers

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Time-consuming to pre-plan questions
  • Risk of social desirability bias
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of unstructured interviews?

  Strengths:

  • More detailed and valid information
  • Tailored questions based on responses

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Require skilled interviewers
  • More expensive to produce