Survey instrument - Interviews Flashcards
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Introduction - SMIV
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- considering SOURCES from which to obtain the information helps collects data efficiently
- Researchers have to outline the METHODS that will be used to collect the primary information
- Researchers then have to develop strategies to ensure INTERNAL validity
- Researchers have to also assess the external VALIDITY that can be obtained
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Personal Interviews - IPEFP
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- INTERVIEWS are one of the most effective ways to collect information
- Interviews are considered as PRIMARY information sources as they are usually unprocessed
- Researchers can directly EVALUATE the quality of the data
- Researchers have FULL control over what data to include or exclude
- Researchers can determine how to PROCESS the collected data
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Advantages - LARV
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- They improve the LIKELIHOOD of successful data collection
- They enhance the ACCURACY and thoroughness of data.
- the REPRESENTATIVES of the sample can be controlled
- VALIDATING or checking responses can be done immediately
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Disadvantages - B-TEC
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- There’s a risk of BIAS from the interviewer.
- They demand TIME and resources
- Interviewers need to EDUCATED on conducting interviews .
- COSTS can be substantial.
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When to use them - PAFC
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- When PRIORITIZING the quality of information over its quantity.
- As an ADDITIONAL method to support other techniques.
- When you want to ask FOLLOW-UP questions to clarify issues.
- When there is CONFIDENCE in the interviewer’s competency and integrity
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When NOT to use them - TLAF
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- When TIME doesn’t allow
- If the interviewer(s) LACK necessary skills.
- if there are ALTERNATIVE methods to collect the data like case studies or published sources
- If the interviewee doesn’t have FIRSTHAND knowledge of the information needed.
