interviews

• What are the three main types of interviews?

  Structured, unstructured, semi-structured
• What is the primary aim of interviews?

  To collect answers from respondents
• What must participants provide for their answers to be used in research?

  Informed consent
• Why is anonymity and confidentiality important in interviews?

  To protect participants' privacy
• What challenges might an investigator face when conducting interviews?

  Staying objective and separating useful information
• How do structured interviews differ from unstructured interviews?

  Structured interviews use predetermined questions
• What is a key advantage of structured interviews?

  Easier to analyze and identify patterns
• What is a disadvantage of structured interviews?

  They might not produce qualitative data
• What characterizes unstructured interviews?

  The theme is predetermined, but questions are not
• How can researchers benefit from unstructured interviews?

  They can follow up on respondents' answers
• What is a disadvantage of unstructured interviews?

  They can be time-consuming and hard to analyze
• What are semi-structured interviews?

  A combination of structured and unstructured types
• What is the purpose of focus groups?

  To answer questions about a particular issue
• How can focus groups help sociologists?

  By revealing shared beliefs among members
• What is a disadvantage of focus groups?

  Strong-minded participants can dominate discussions
• How might individuals behave in focus groups?

  They might conform to the majority opinion
• What is a challenge for sociologists in focus groups?

  Maintaining confidentiality among participants
• What does social desirability bias refer to?

  Variables affecting respondents' answers
• How can social desirability bias affect interviews?

  Interviewees may alter answers to please the interviewer
• What are some ways to overcome interviewer bias?

  Dressing appropriately and keeping a neutral stance
• What do feminist sociologists suggest for overcoming interviewer bias?

  Building rapport and being emotionally involved
• What is an advantage of interviews?

  They produce qualitative data
• Why are interviews considered more valid than quantitative data?

  They provide in-depth information
• What is a disadvantage of structured interviews?

  They can't offer qualitative data
• What are some disadvantages of unstructured interviews?

  They can be time-consuming and low in reliability
• How can interviewer effects impact research results?

  They can affect the accuracy of results