Self report, observations, case studies, and ethical issues

An​ (a)   question is one that can be responded to in any way that the participant wishes. A​ (b)   question is one where the participant has a fixed number of options to choose from.

• open
• closed

Tick all of the following which are TRUE for closed questions:

• The responses are easy to compare

• The responses are difficult to compare

• The responses only provide limited information

• The responses provide a huge range of information

Tick all of the following that are true for open questions:

• The responses are difficult to compare

• The responses are easy to compare

• The responses provide limited information

• The response provide a large range of information

An​ (a)   question is one that can be​ (b)   in more than one way. This mean that the responses may not be​ (c)   because different people are answering for different​ (d)   .

• ambiguous
• interpreted
• accurate
• reasons

Drag the different properties of interviews under the correct term:

Groups:

(a) Structured interview

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(b) Semi-structured interview

,

(c) Unstructured interview

• Responses can be directly compared against each other

• Interviewer has scripted questions but can ask unscripted questions as well

• Interview can only find out limited information

• Some responses can be compared against each other

• Interview is able to find out all relevant information

• Response cannot be compared against each other

A questionnaire can be​ (a)   to complete and provide​ (b)   responses. However, an interview can be very​ (c)   and may not be ​ (d)   with each other.

• quick
• many
• time consuming
• consistent

An observation that takes place in the normal environment is referred to as:

• A natural observation

• A normal observation

• A controlled observation

• A field observation

A​ (a)   is one that takes place where the participants don't know they are being observed. An​ (b)   observation is one where the participants are fully aware they are being observed.

• covert observation
• overt

Please complete the term below which represents what observers will use to ensure that their observation is accurate and effective

Complete the term below which describes what observers need to increase to ensure that their findings can be trusted: