Post by noormehak on Oct 13, 2017 21:14:48 GMT
The limitation with the validity of self-reports is that the individuals may be dishonest when responding to the questions. They may respond in a way they think the researcher wants them to, in order to please the researcher. They could also not want to tell the truth because they feel uncomfortable. Also, if the person was asked the same questions at another time, their answers may be different, thus affecting the reliability. The difference in the responses may be due to new experiences and the surroundings of the individual.
The reports from close friends or relatives also may not be accurate or truthful, affecting the validity of the responses. The person being assessed may show different characteristics when with others compared to how they would describe themselves. Thus, the responses may not represent the person being assessed. Also, the reliability can be affected depending on when the reports are taken from the relatives and friends. If the reports are taken after an argument, this may cause them to respond negatively.
The problem with observing the person being assessed is that they may try to behave a certain way. This again may be to please the researcher, thus affecting the validity of the method. The individual also may behave differently each time which would affect the reliability of this method.
I think that observation of the person being assessed is the superior method. This is largely because the person being assessed may not be able to control all parts of their behaviour when being assessed and the trained research will be able to take note. This method appears to have the most validity, and reliability as it is based on what can strictly be observed rather than relying on an individual’s response which may not always be truthful.
The reports from close friends or relatives also may not be accurate or truthful, affecting the validity of the responses. The person being assessed may show different characteristics when with others compared to how they would describe themselves. Thus, the responses may not represent the person being assessed. Also, the reliability can be affected depending on when the reports are taken from the relatives and friends. If the reports are taken after an argument, this may cause them to respond negatively.
The problem with observing the person being assessed is that they may try to behave a certain way. This again may be to please the researcher, thus affecting the validity of the method. The individual also may behave differently each time which would affect the reliability of this method.
I think that observation of the person being assessed is the superior method. This is largely because the person being assessed may not be able to control all parts of their behaviour when being assessed and the trained research will be able to take note. This method appears to have the most validity, and reliability as it is based on what can strictly be observed rather than relying on an individual’s response which may not always be truthful.