L8 Questionnaires And Interviews

• What is the definition of an interview?


  A formal meeting where one or more persons question someone else.
• What are the types of interviews mentioned in the study material?

  • Structured Interview: Pre-planned questions in a fixed order.
  • Unstructured Interview: Fixed topic with flexible questions based on responses.
  • Semi-structured Interview: Planned questions with the option to ask follow-up questions.
• What is a structured interview?


  It is when the questions are pre-planned and asked in a fixed order.
• How does an unstructured interview differ from a structured interview?


  In an unstructured interview, only the topic is fixed, and questions depend on the interviewee's answers.
• What is a strength of structured interviews?


  They ensure consistency in the questions asked to all interviewees.
• What is a weakness of unstructured interviews?


  They can lead to difficulties in analyzing and comparing responses.
• What is a semi-structured interview?


  It is when questions are planned, but more questions can be asked based on responses.
• Can you get detailed information from an interview? Why?

  Yes, because interviews allow for detailed responses and clarification.
• Will the answers given in interviews be accurate?


  Yes, if participants feel comfortable expressing themselves.
• What is a strength of interviews?


  They can acquire very detailed and rich information.
• What is a weakness of interviews regarding data analysis?

  Statistical analysis can be difficult if the interview is unstructured.
• What are the types of questions used in interviews?

  • Open Questions: Allow any answer (e.g., "How are you feeling today?").
  • Closed Questions: Fixed answers (e.g., "Do you like cats? Yes or No").
• What type of data do open questions produce?

  Qualitative data, which is detailed and in language form.
• What is a disadvantage of qualitative data?


  It is difficult to compare because responses vary.
• What type of data do closed questions produce?


  Quantitative data, which is in numerical form.
• What is a disadvantage of quantitative data?


  It may not represent the responder's exact thoughts or behaviors.
• What is a questionnaire?


  A set of printed or written questions, usually with a choice of answers.
• what are the strengths of questionnaires


  • less time consuming compared to interviews
  • Quick and easy to do and analyse
  • Can investigate more /wider range of people
• What are weakness if questionnaires?

  • limited information due to closed questions
  • p’s may not always be honest