Interview and observation quiz

Identify qualitative data collection techniques

• Focus groups

• Questionnaires

• Observations

• Interviews

• Laboratory-based

Source for qualitative data is ...

• Financial report

• Experiment

• Recorded voice or video

• Exam marks

This qualitative data collection method involves studying the behavior of the individual in a certain setting or place in which they are analyzed.

• Document Analysis

• Focus Group

• Observation

• Interview

Complete the sentence:

Focus groups...

• are group based interviews where the group interaction is an essential aspect of data collection

• are when an interviewer follow a guidance of questions but allows scope for probing further

• that start with a question and then a conversation follows

• are guided by set questions that you adhere to without making any changes based upon the participants responses

Which type of interview allows for a researcher to start with a predetermined list of questions, but also allows for unanticipated follow-up questions?

• Structured Interview

• Interview Guide Approach (Semi-Structured Interview)

• Informal Conversational Interview (Unstructured Interview)

There are three types of interview: structured, unstructured and semi-structured.

• True

• False

What type of observation is when the researcher only collects observational data but does not interact with the research subject, such as a teacher, a manager, or a stranger?

• Participant observation

• Non-participant observation

• • Direct observation

  
  

• Indirect observation

What is the step that involves testing the interview protocol with a small sample of interviewees who are similar to the target population and collecting feedback from them on the content, format, and delivery of the interview protocol?

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• Selection of informants

• Seating arrangement

• Opening the interview

• Piloting the interview protocol

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of fine-tuning interview protocol?

• Aligning interview question with research question

• • Conducting an inquiry-based interview

  
  

• Piloting the interview

• Anticipating respondent answers

Which of the following is NOT a technique or strategy of observation mentioned in this slide

• Sampling systems

• Continuous recording

• Diaries

• Surveys