Quantitative Primary Methods: Structured Interviews - Strengths and Weaknesses Flashcards
Why are structured interviews being Standardised a Strength? Is it P, E or T?
The same questions will be used every time. It is a Theoretical Strength
Why is researcher bias a weakness for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher makes the questions, possibly harming social desirability. It is a Theoretical Weakness
Why is being able to do Structured Interviews on a large scale a Strength? Is it P, E or T?
It can be more representative and easier to generalise. Theoretical Strength
Why is social desirability a weakness for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher might make questions related to their own biases. Theoretical Weakness
Why is no issue of literacy a strength for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Questions will be said out loud rather than for the participant to read them. Practical Strength
Why is the skills of the researcher a potential weakness in Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Researcher will need to be good at writing questions. Practical Weakness
Why is Informed Consent a Strength with Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Presence of the researcher allows them to get consent from the participant. This is an Ethical Strength
Why is Time a Weakness for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
There are lots of questions to ask. Practical Weakness
Why is Protection from Harm a Strength with Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher will make sure all information is kept confidential. Ethical strength
Why is Cost an issue for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The research might require hiring other interviewers. Practical Weakness
Why is the researcher being present a Strength for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Researcher can clarify participant answers. Theoretical Strength
