A Researcher Decides to Use In-Depth Interviews Over Focus Groups

question 7

Multiple Choice

A researcher decides to use in-depth interviews over focus groups for her research study. All of the following could have motivated this decision, EXCEPT:

• A)she wanted to cover richer details from each participant in the study.
• B)she wanted to lower the likelihood of getting socially desirable responses from participants.
• C)she wanted to create a situation where participants didn't feel like they had to impress others by their responses.
• D)she wanted to hear from respondents who may feel inhibited in the presence of others.
• E)she wanted the participants to build upon each others' responses.

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