Research Methods Topic 4 - Interviews Flashcards

1
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What are the two main formats of interviews?

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Face to face and by telephone

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2
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How do interviews differ from questionnaires?

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Interviews involve social interaction

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3
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What are the three main types of interviews?

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  • Unstructured/Informal
  • Structured/Formal
  • Semi-structured
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4
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Define unstructured interviews.

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More like a guided conversation with freedom to vary questions

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What characterizes structured interviews?

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Strict instructions with same questions in the same order

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What is a semi-structured interview?

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Lies between structured and unstructured, allowing follow-up questions

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7
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What is a group interview?

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Interviews conducted with several people together

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8
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What is the Hawthorne effect?

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People change their behavior when being observed

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9
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List practical advantages of structured interviews.

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  • Quick and cheap
  • Covers large numbers of people
  • Easy to train interviewers
  • Results are easily quantified
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10
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What ethical advantage do structured interviews have?

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Allows for detachment from the interviewee

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What is a disadvantage of structured interviews in terms of flexibility?

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They are inflexible and may not reflect interviewee’s concerns

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12
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What feminist criticism is made against structured interviews?

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They are patriarchal and distort women’s experiences

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13
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What are the practical strengths of unstructured interviews?

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  • Flexibility
  • Opportunity to explore new topics
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14
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What ethical strength do unstructured interviews offer?

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Allows the interviewer to develop rapport with the interviewee

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15
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What is a disadvantage of unstructured interviews regarding time?

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They take significantly longer to conduct

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16
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What is a theoretical weakness of unstructured interviews?

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They lack representativeness due to small sample sizes

17
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What type of interview combines questioning with observing group dynamics?

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Group interviews

18
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What is the social desirability effect?

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Interviewees give answers they think are more acceptable

19
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What technique can improve interview validity by preventing lying?

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Asking fast-paced questions

20
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What is the role of matching characteristics between interviewer and interviewee?

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It can improve the comfort level and openness of the interviewee

21
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What is an ethical issue to consider in interviews?

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Interviewees may feel pressured to answer questions

22
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What are focus groups?

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A form of group interview focusing on a specific topic

23
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What is the impact of interviewer bias?

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It can influence how the respondent answers

24
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What is the main concern with artificiality in interviews?

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Interviewees may not act naturally

25
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What is the significance of rapport in interviews?

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It encourages interviewees to open up

26
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What is a practical disadvantage of group interviews?

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One or two individuals could dominate the discussion

27
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What is the impact of status and power inequalities in interviews?

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It can affect the interviewee’s honesty and willingness to answer