Quiz on Interviews as a Research Method

1. What is the primary purpose of using interviews in sociological research?

• to conduct experiments

• to gain an insight in the thoughts, opinions and attitudes of the respondents

• to collect statistical data

• to observe natural behaviours

Which type of interview is preferred by Positivists?

• Structured

• Semi-Structured

• Unstructured

• Group

What is a key characteristic of semi-structured interviews?

• They do not involve pre-determined questions

• They follow a set of standardized questions

• They are conducted in groups

• They allow for follow-up questions based on responses

Which type of interview is more like a guided conversation?

• Group

• Sem-Structured

• Structured

• Unstructured

What is a practical issue associated with conducting interviews?

• They are inexpensive

• They always provide quantitative data

• They require more training and recruitment of interviewers

• They are quick to conduct

What is an ethical concern when conducting interviews on a sensitive topic?

• Ensuring the questions are standardized

• Dealing with respondents' psychologically upsetting memories

• Collecting quantitative data

• Using a large sample size

What is a limitation of interviews validity?

• They are always reliable

• They may lead to socially desirable responses

• They always provide honest answers

• They are easy to replicate

Which type of interview is likely to provide lots of qualitative data?

• Structured

• Unstructured

• Semi-Structured

• Group

What is an advantage of having a researcher present during an interview?

• It allows for clarification of questions and answers

• It ensures all questions are answered

• It reduces the cost of research

• It guarantees quantitative data

Which researcher used unstructured interviews to study anti-school subcultures

• Durkheim

• Becker

• Willis

• Ball