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Using a Quantitative Self-Report

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In your field of interest, pick a specific construct (for example, intelligence, mood, social skills, etc.). Which method of assessment would be most appropriate to use in collecting objective measurement data of this construct?

1. What are the strengths of this method in measuring this construct?
2. What are the weaknesses of this method in measuring this construct?

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This solution discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using a quantitative self-report.

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As I do not know your field of interest, I am giving an example:

Collecting Data

Construct: depressed mood

Method of assessment to collect objective measurement ...

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