Evaluation of Interviews

• What is a key strength of interviews?

  They provide detailed insights
• What is a financial drawback of conducting interviews?

  They can be expensive
• What are the characteristics of structured and open-ended interviews?

  • Structured Interviews:
  • Similar to questionnaires
  • Pre-determined questions
  • Open-ended Interviews:
  • Allow for more flexibility
  • Encourage detailed responses
• What are the main weaknesses of interviews?

  • Subjectivity affects data objectivity
  • Social desirability bias leads to inaccurate responses
  • Time-consuming to conduct and analyze
  • Can be expensive due to compensation and travel
• What is the primary purpose of interviews?

  To gather information from people
• Why are interviews considered time-consuming?

  Conducting and analyzing takes a lot of time
• What is one drawback of interviews?

  Subjectivity
• What is the benefit of training interviewers to follow a consistent script?

  It ensures uniformity in the interview process
• In what formats can interviews be conducted?

  Face-to-face or on the phone
• What types of responses can interviews elicit?

  Detailed and in-depth responses
• What is social desirability bias in interviews?

  Participants answer to appear favorable
• What should you consider when planning an interview?

  Practical aspects like time and cost
• What does the flexibility of interviews allow researchers to do?

  Adjust questions to explore interesting points
• What is the best use of interviews in research?

  Exploring individual experiences
• Why is obtaining consent from participants important?

  It respects their autonomy and rights
• What is the best use of ethnography in research?

  Studying group behaviors
• Why is it important to consider time and cost in interviews?

  They can significantly impact the interview process
• How does subjectivity affect interview data?

  It makes data less objective due to personal opinions
• What does triangulating data involve?

  Comparing interview results with other data
• Why is it important to choose a quiet location for interviews?

  To avoid distractions and ensure comfort
• How can pilot testing questions improve interview reliability?

  By identifying and clarifying ambiguous wording
• What is a time-related drawback of interviews?

  They are time-consuming
• How do interviews help in understanding complex ideas?

  They allow for follow-up questions for clarity
• What should you do to assess a student's understanding consistently?

  Ask standardized questions each time
• What type of location is best for conducting interviews?

  A quiet, private space
• What is essential regarding participant availability for interviews?

  Finding willing participants is crucial
• What participant condition can affect interview answers?

  Mood
• What should you explain to participants before an interview?

  The purpose of the interview and confidentiality
• What is one factor that can reduce reliability in interviews?

  Interviewer bias
• What are the strengths of using interviews in research?

  • Provide detailed insights into thoughts and experiences
  • Allow for follow-up questions for clarity
  • Offer flexibility to adjust questions during the conversation
• What is the purpose of using structured interview protocols?

  To standardize questions for consistency
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of interviews compared to other methods?

  Advantages:

  • Greater depth of information
  • Rich personal accounts

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Lower generalizability
  • Smaller sample sizes
  • Potential for interviewer bias
  • Social desirability effects
• What is subjectivity in the context of interviews?

  Personal opinions influencing responses
• How does interviewer bias affect interview reliability?

  It leads to inconsistent responses from participants
• Why can question clarity reduce reliability?

  Ambiguous questions lead to varied interpretations
• Why can interviews be costly?

  Due to participant compensation or travel expenses
• How can you encourage participant involvement in interviews?

  By offering incentives for participation
• What type of data do interviews primarily collect?

  Verbal responses
• How does a reliable interview function?

  It yields similar answers under similar conditions
• What type of data do case studies utilize?

  Multiple sources