The following is part of a school study. Twelve pupils receive feedback on a presentation by email, while twelve receive the same feedback in a short face-t...
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The following is part of a school study. Twelve pupils receive feedback on a presentation by email, while twelve receive the same feedback in a short face-to-face meeting. Each pupil then completes a questionnaire about how clear and supportive the feedback seemed.
(a) Identify the two conditions in this investigation. [2]
(b) Explain two reasons why the researcher should use the same feedback wording in both conditions. [2]
(c) Evaluate one limitation of using a questionnaire to measure perceived support. [2]
Answer Details
(a) Feedback by email [1]; feedback face-to-face [1]. (b) It controls the content of feedback [1]; therefore any difference in ratings is more likely due to communication method rather than harsher or more positive wording [1]. (c) Ratings are subjective and may not reflect actual support received [1]; pupils may give socially desirable answers or interpret scale points differently [1].
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