Quantitative Primary Methods: Structured Interviews - Strengths and Weaknesses Flashcards
Why are structured interviews being Standardised a Strength? Is it P, E or T?
It will be the same questions all the time which means they can be made to be easy to understand. It is a Theoretical Strength
Why is researcher bias a weakness for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The questions are made by the researcher which could affect 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 the data. It is a 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. This is a 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. It is a Practical Strength
Why is the skills of the researcher a potential weakness in Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher will need to be able to be a good listener and good at writing questions. It is a Practical Weakness
Why is Informed Consent a Strength with Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Because the researcher is present they are more able 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?
Because if there are lots of questions to ask it could take hours. This is a Practical Weakness
Why is Protection from Harm a Strength with Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher is there for each interview and will keep details confidential. This is an Ethical strength
Why is Cost an issue for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The research might require hiring additional people who are trained interviewers. This is a Practical Weakness
Why is the researcher being present a Strength for Structured Interviews? Is it P, E or T?
It means they can clarify what participants mean with their answers. It is a Theoretical Strength
