Methods In Context/theory

Question 1

Unstructured interview

Answer 1

Guided conversation, freedom to vary questions, wording, asking follow up questions and probes

Question 2

Semi structured interviews

Answer 2

Lies in-between the 2 extremes. If necessary further questions can be asked, (always follows up with some sort of questions after the pre planned) - Cicurel and Kitsuse

Question 3

Structured interviews

Answer 3

Similar to questionnaire, strict instructions, interview conducted in the same way each time in the same order and same tone of voice- close ended and coded questions are used

Question 4

Group interviews

Answer 4

Number of people interviewed together. Paul Willis used this for his research into lads and schooling, this may include focus groups to discuss certain topics and record their views

Question 5

Theoretical strengths of unstructured interviews

Answer 5

Interviews views-more opportunity for interview to speak about things they believe are more important, greater freedom to express viewpoints
Checking understanding- allows interviewer to check meanings

Question 6

Ethical strengths of unstructured interviews

Answer 6

-Build rapport- relationship with participant to gain comfort and allow them to express opinion
Sensitivity

Question 7

Practical strengths of unstructured interviews

Answer 7

Highly flexible
Explores unfamiliar topics

Question 8

Key sociologists in unstructured interviews

Answer 8

Dobash and dobash
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