Soc2T2 - Quiz 3

In-depth interviewing is better than surveying when we want information from a wider population.

• True

• False

In-depth interviews are a qualitative research method; their goal is to explore in depth a respondent’s point of view, experiences, feelings, and perspectives.

• True

• False

Interviewing in social sciences specially requires:

• Lots of participants

• Lots of questions

• Lots of listening skills

• Lots of interviewers

What is sampling for interviews?

• Gathering information about possible interviewees.

• Deciding who is the best person to interview.

• Designing the right questions.

• Making a list of possible participants.

What is essential for optimal sampling?

• Knowing the questions to be asked.

• Knowing what I want to know for the research.

• Choosing from the right social group.

• Choosing the best interviewer.

All of these are recommendations when designing the interviews, EXCEPT:

• Ask open-ended questions.

• Ask effective probing questions.

• Ask respondents to answer as quickly as possible.

• Keep questions simple.

Why should we avoid asking "why" in an in-depth interview?

• Because we do not want reflexive answers.

• Because we need to avoid interviewees to feel judged

• Because we should not interrupt the interviewee.

To guarantee the interviewee's privacy is a(n)...

• Technical concern

• Ethical concern

• Sociological concern

• Physical concern

It is better to conduct the interview where the respondent feels comfortable. That helps getting more reliable answers.

• True

• False

Always stick to your interview plan. Asking improvised questions shows little preparation.

• True

• False