CRI350H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Internal Validity, Focus Group, Active Listening
28 Aug 2018
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Skip patterns: uses to make sure the right respondents are answering the question, includes their filter and contingency questions. Matrix question: a series of question with the same response options, uses space efficiently but possibility of response set. Vignette question: a question based on hypothetical scenario, can ask question in a non-threatening manner. Floaters: choose an answer to a close-ended question even though they are not sure how to answer or what their views are. Fence-sitters: choose a neutral response options because they do not have a definitive opinion on the topic. Telescoping: where respondents have trouble remembering when or how often something occurred in the past. Respondent rates are one of the biggest challenges, responses rates vary widely contingent on the type of survey, target population and categories within the population. Interview: a conversation with a structure and purpose ellicating a person"s point of view and experiences. Face to face social interactions guided by a series of question.
