Limitations
Hi, these are what I have in mind (some of them might already have been mentioned) 1. sample size was too small and the gender distribution was uneven (10 males and 50 females), therefore, the results may show low in generalizability and decrease the external validity.
2. The differences between the demographic characteristics of participants may have introduced confounding factors into the studies. (The GD scale is really a universal measurement).
3. The use of a correlational study (especially using questionnaire) to conduct investigation and the inability to demonstrate a causal relationship between the research variables, because of the use of a correlational design instead of longitudinal/experimental study.
4. Since the participants of the study were the same group who made the questionnaire. Moreover, we knew the concept , prediction, and the purpose of the study, thus, it may possibility of creating both experimenter bias and participant bias (we may not get the true reaction from the subjects).
5. The participants were not random selected, which can't represent the large population. (the best it can represent is the university psychology major students only)
Hi there, you're completely right about the external validity and generalizability concerns. When thinking about the rest of what you've written, I think it's good to keep in mind the goal of the project (to design a questionnaire).
Hi,
Reading through limitation 12 and 13 I noticed some similarities between the two. Both address how randomness/selection can have an effect on the generalizability of the questionaire to the pubic. Therefore would it be appropriate to combine them as one limitation instead ? Since I did not write these limitations, I think its best if I receive input from others, or if possible from the contributors, if I were to make an edit to their contribution.
Sorry not sure why my reply was cut off...Here it is again. Reading through limitation 12 and 13 I noticed some similarities between the two. Both address how randomness/selection can have an effect on the generalizability of the questionaire to the pubic. Therefore would it be appropriate to combine them as one limitation instead ? Since I did not write these limitations, I think its best if I receive input from others, or if possible from the contributors, if I were to make an edit to their contribution.
Hi Karen, I also noticed some repetition in some of the latter limitations that were posted and I actually asked Dr. Veale this same question today. She told me that we are allowed to tidy up the page and merge redundant posts. I'm just about to do a bit of that tidying-up now but it seems like you have some idea of what you feel should be merged as well, so feel free to make/edit my arrangements!
Hi, that sounds good to me ! Thanks for replying !