Qualitative Interviews Can Be Conducted in Different Ways

question 2

Multiple Choice

Qualitative interviews can be conducted in different ways. Three general types of interview schedules are structured, semi-structured, and unstructured. Most surveys use structured interview schedules. Interviews become more natural, in-depth, and exploratory as you move toward unstructured interviewing. The type of interview schedule selected depends on the objective of the study - testing a specific concept, being guided by existing theory, or doing an exploratory study. _____ is the best for an exploratory study where a theory may be generated.

• A) Structured interviewing
• B) Unstructured interviewing
• C) Semi-structured interviewing
• D) Focus group interviewing

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Definitions:

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