Interviewing - Quiz

What is the purpose of an interview?

• To test or develop hypotheses, develop research method, and sample opinions.

• To evaluate a person's situation, select employees and give opinions.

• To evaluate individuals, situations, or events, select employees, develop research instruments, gather data through surveys and experiments, and sample opinions.

• To effect therapeutic change or problems, develop research methodology, select data and analyze it.

Group interview is.......

• Cost-­efficient

• Time-­efficient

• to generate a wider range of responses than in individual interviews

• All of the above

What is the focused interview designed to determine?

• In-depth information about the behavior and attitude of interviewees

• Responses of persons exposed to a situation previously analyzed

• Subjective experiences of interviewees

• Responses of children in a safe context

What is the goal of an in-depth interview?

• To develop a research instrument such as a survey

• To gather data from different sub-groups of a population

• To explore in depth a respondent's point of view

• To select or promote an employee

What is the main ethical issue in interviewing?

• Reliability

• Beneficence

• Informed consent

• Validity

How can interview reliability be improved?

• Pilot interview schedules

• Use the same questions and create a consistent environment

• Standardize the interview process

• All of the above

What is essential to ensure that interview questions accurately measure what is intended to evaluate?

• Aligning questions with specific skills, traits, or qualities

• Using open-ended questions

• Using a standardized interview protocol

• Using non-verbal communication

What is face validity used to assess during interviews?

• Whether the questions appear to measure what they intend to measure

• Whether the interview process is standardized

• Whether the interviewer's personality and skill are important factors

• Whether the interviewees can mutually benefit from the interview

What is crucial when using interviews for data collection?

• Addressing key issues in planning, conducting, and reporting

• Customizing format and questions to match objectives

• Choosing the right interview structure and questions

• All of the above

What is important for a productive and meaningful interview process?

• Strategic alignment

• Customizing format and questions to match objectives

• Using a standardized interview protocol

• Pressing for complete answers