A Primary Difference Between a Structured Interview and an Unstructured

question 6

Multiple Choice

A primary difference between a structured interview and an unstructured interview is:

• A) structured interviews may present the expected answers to the questions, whereas unstructured interviews do not.
• B) unstructured interviews are conducted by a third person, whereas structured interviews are conducted by the researcher.
• C) only unstructured interviews can be conducted in a phone survey.
• D) good interpersonal skills are important only for the interviewer conducting an unstructured interview.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly regarding the stages of cognitive growth.

Sensorimotor

Pertains to the developmental stage in children from birth to approximately 2 years of age, where they begin to understand the world through physical actions and sensory experiences.

Concrete Operational

A phase in Piaget's model of cognitive growth where kids develop the capacity to logically process tangible occurrences.

Piagetian Stage

Refers to the phases in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, outlining how children's understanding of the world changes as they grow.