GCSE Psychology: Understanding Questionnaires

What type of data do closed-ended questions typically generate?

• Biased data

• Quantitative data

• No data

• Qualitative data

What is a potential issue with leading questions in questionnaires?

• They increase reliability

• They simplify data analysis

• They reduce costs

• They can cause bias

What is the purpose of retesting a questionnaire?

• To reduce costs

• To increase sample size

• To check for reliability

• To introduce bias

What type of data do open-ended questions typically generate?

• No data

• Qualitative data

• Objective data

• Quantitative data

What can be a strength of using questionnaires with a large sample size?

• Increased accuracy

• Increased bias

• Decreased reliability

• Simplified questions

What does AO1 in the context of the GCSE psychology exam refer to?

• Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses

• Knowledge of questionnaires

• None of the above

• Application to context

What is a limitation of not being able to explain why certain options were chosen in a questionnaire?

• It affects validity

• It reduces costs

• It simplifies analysis

• It increases reliability

What is an advantage of administering questionnaires online?

• Reducing reliability

• Increasing bias

• Decreasing accuracy

• Reaching a larger sample size

What is a sign of aggression that might be subjectively interpreted?

• Choosing not to speak

• Disagreeing openly with friends

• Agreeing with everyone

• None of the above

What does AO2 focus on in the GCSE psychology exam?

• Linking knowledge to the context

• General knowledge of psychology

• Evaluating psychological theories

• Designing experiments