Interviews

Question 1

Structured interviews

Answer 1

• Predetermined question delivered by an interviewer who doesn’t probe beyond the answers received

Question 2

Strength of Structured interview

Answer 2

• Can be easily repeated
• Easier to analyse than unstructured interviews because answers are more predictable

Question 3

Weakness of Structured interview

Answer 3

• The interviewer’s expectation may influence the answers the interviewer gives
• Participants may feel reluctant to reveal personal information when face to face

Question 4

Semi structured interview

Answer 4

• Some questions are predetermined but also new question are developed as the interview proceeds

Question 5

Unstructured interview

Answer 5

• No questions are decided in advance

Question 6

Strength of semi structured and unstructured interview

Answer 6

• More detailed information can be obtained from each respondent than in a structured interview because subsequent questions are specially shaped to the participant

Question 7

Weakness of semi structured and unstructured interview

Answer 7

• Requires well trained interviewers which may be difficult to obtain and makes the research more expensive