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METHOD Method of investigation The design that was chosen was a questionnaire because the experiment was a replication of Kuhn's Statements Test of Self-Attitudes (TST), which is a questionnaire (20 replies for one question). This type of design is useful because data can be gathered from large numbers of people about the issue of interest (i.e. self- concept). However, the problem with questionnaires is that respondents may answer to give a socially favourable impression. Also good sampling is vital if the results are to be of general use. Another disadvantage is that the 20 answers to the question given ("Who am I?") can yield a large amount of information that can be misinterpreted. An independent group's design was used and its advantages were that order effects, such as learning, fatigue or boredom did not influence a second condition, since the subjects only participated in one condition. An independent group's design is relatively easy and quick...

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