An environmental psychologist, Dr. Vance, is investigating 'solastalgia' (the distress caused by environmental degradation) among residents living near a newly constructed open-cast coal mine compared to residents living in a nearby untouched valley. Dr. Vance decided to use both closed and open questions in his questionnaire.
Justify why Dr. Vance decided to use both closed and open questions in his questionnaire.
638 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Methods. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.