Research Interviews

What is the main purpose of an interview in research?

• To collect data

• To sell products

• To give instructions

• To conduct a survey

Which type of interview has pre-determined questions in a set order?

• Semi-structured interview

• Unstructured interview

• Structured interview

• Focus group

When is it suitable to use structured interviews?

• When you have prior interview experience

• When your research question is exploratory in nature

• When you have limited time or resources

• When your questions are complex and rooted in feelings

What is the main characteristic of semi-structured interviews?

• They are closed-ended

• They are more free-flowing

• They are the most flexible type of interview

• They are quantitative in nature

When is it suitable to use unstructured interviews?

• When you have limited time or resources

• When your research question is exploratory in nature

• When your questions are complex and rooted in feelings

• When you have prior interview experience

What is the main characteristic of unstructured interviews?

• They are the most flexible type of interview

• They are open-ended

• They are closed-ended

• They are quantitative in nature

What is the main purpose of a focus group?

• To sell products

• To conduct a survey

• To gather detailed information on a topic

• To study the group's dynamic and body language

When is it suitable to use focus groups?

• When your research question is exploratory in nature

• When your questions are complex and rooted in feelings

• When your research focuses on the dynamics of group discussion

• When you have limited time or resources

What is the main characteristic of focus group questions?

• They are closed-ended

• They are open-ended

• They are the most flexible type of interview

• They are quantitative in nature

What is the main characteristic of structured interview questions?

• They are quantitative in nature

• They are the most flexible type of interview

• They are open-ended

• They are closed-ended