What Is the Primary Difference Between an Interview and a Survey

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between an interview and a survey?

• A)An interview uses a representative sample, and a survey uses an entire population.
• B)Surveys use a discussion guide that outlines the areas to be covered and tends to be very broad.
• C)Interviews use close-ended questions.
• D)Personal interviews are open-ended discussions among 8 to 10 people.
• E)Interviews use more flexible questionnaires.

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