Interviews (Structured vs. Unstructured)

Why do positivists use structured interviews?

• They use a fixed list of questions.

• They produce qualitative data.

• They rely on untrained interviewers.

• They allow for classification and quantification of data.

What is the purpose of unstructured interviews?

• To establish a rapport with interviewees.

• To obtain qualitative data.

• To collect representative data.

• To explore meanings and attitudes.

What is a disadvantage of unstructured interviews?

• They lack reliability.

• They produce valid qualitative data.

• They allow interviewees to express their experiences.

• They are cost-effective.

What is a characteristic of structured interviews?

• They allow for classification and quantification of data.
• Exploration of meanings and attitudes.
• Replication of interview results.
• Creation of statistical evidence.

What is a disadvantage of structured interviews?

• Lack of representativeness.

• Lack of rapport between interviewer and interviewee

• Quick data processing.

• Use of fixed pre-set questions.

What is a characteristic of unstructured interviews?

• They allow for open and unrestricted responses.
• They produce quantitative data.
• They can be easily replicated.
• They are cost-effective.

What is an advantage of structured interviews?

• High response rate.

• Limited sample size.

• Standardized questions and answers.

• Use of anonymous postal questionnaires.

What is a disadvantage of unstructured interviews?

• They encourage conformist answers.

• They are highly structured.

• They involve individual interviews.

• They are conducted over the phone.

What is an advantage of structured interviews?

• High response rate.
• Limited sample size.
• Standardized questions and answers.
• Use of anonymous postal questionnaires.