Interviews in Research: Types, Consent Form, and Major Advantages Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of using an audio recorder for data collection?

To maintain the subject's privacy during sensitive interviews
To transmit images to a monitor screen
To provide a combination of audio and video
To record sound on disc, tape, or film (correct)

What is a key advantage of using a digital camera for data collection?

It can be used to record sound on disc, tape, or film
It provides a combination of audio and video recording
It maintains the subject's privacy during sensitive interviews
It allows for transmitting images to a monitor screen (correct)

What is the primary benefit of using a camcorder for data collection through interviews?

It can be used to transmit images to a monitor screen
It can be used to record sound on disc, tape, or film
It maintains the subject's privacy during sensitive interviews
It provides a combination of audio and video recording (correct)

What is a potential drawback of using a camcorder for sensitive data collection interviews?

It may not be able to maintain the subject's privacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using an online interview consent form?

To allow the interviewee to give their consent before the interview data is used for research or reporting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of collecting data through an instrument consisting of a series of questions and prompts?

Applying and disseminating questionnaires (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of using open-ended questions in research?

Detailed information is usually obtained (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common limitation of using focus groups as a data collection method?

Difficulty in assembling an all-inclusive group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What tool involves one group watching another group answer questions posed by a moderator during a focus group session?

Two-Way (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is interviewer training important in open-ended question research?

To prevent bias in the responses received (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced when using dueling-moderator focus groups?

Difficulty in introducing new ideas and viewpoints (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do open-ended questions help in obtaining detailed feedback?

By allowing participants to provide comprehensive responses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interview is most structured and follows a predetermined set of questions?

Structured interviews (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which interview type allows for the most flexibility and exploration of the subject matter?

Unstructured interviews (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of unstructured interviews?

Time-consuming (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which interview type strikes a balance between structure and flexibility?

Semi-structured interviews (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage of structured interviews?

Speed and efficiency (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about interviews is true?

Interviews are face-to-face conversations between two individuals with the purpose of collecting relevant information to satisfy a research purpose. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Combination Research for data collection?

Encourages participants to give responses (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the relative anonymity of respondents important in Combination Research?

It increases participation from respondents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant drawback of using Combination Research as a data collection method?

It costs the most out of all the top 7 methods (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is best suited for collection using an Online Survey in Combination Research?

Quantitative data (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Dual-Moderators function in Combination Research?

They provide structure during focus groups and questionnaires (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using a combination of two or more data collection methods in Combination Research?

To enhance the depth and quality of collected data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Formplus Customisation features?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Formplus Customisation options?

Allow respondents to skip questions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting an introductory message and a final submission message in the survey questionnaire settings?

To provide instructions and feedback to respondents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Email Notifications' option in the survey questionnaire settings?

To send autoresponder messages to respondents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'QR Code' feature for the survey questionnaire?

To download and share the QR code for the survey questionnaire (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Share links' option for the survey questionnaire?

To copy and share the survey link as a popup or embed code (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Data Collection Tools for Interviews

Audio Recorder: records sound on disc, tape, or film, providing an alternative to print data collection tools.
Digital Camera: can be used for transmitting images to a monitor screen, allowing for visual data collection.
Camcorder: combines audio and video recording, providing qualitative data with detailed responses from respondents.

Data Collection Tools for Questionnaires

Online Interview Consent Form Template: allows respondents to give consent before using interview data for research or reports.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Questionnaires

Pros: detailed information, cost-effective, reflects speed and efficiency in supplying results.
Cons: lacks depth, bias may be evident, requires interviewer training.

Focus Groups

Definition: a data collection method that is tightly facilitated and structured around a set of questions.
Best tools for focus groups: Two-Way, Dueling-Moderator.

Types of Interviews

Structured Interviews: verbally administered questionnaire, surface level, and usually completed within a short period.
Semi-structured Interviews: allows for exploration of subject matter, with key questions to cover the scope of areas.
Unstructured Interviews: in-depth, allows for a wide range of information, with freedom to combine structure and flexibility.

Pros and Cons of Interviews

Pros: in-depth information, freedom of flexibility, accurate data.
Cons: time-consuming, expensive to collect.

Data Collection Tools for Combination Research

Definition: combines innovative methods to enhance participation in both individuals and groups.
Pros: encourages participation, stimulates deeper connection, increases participation, improves richness of data.
Cons: costs the most, most time-consuming.
Best tools for combination research: Online Survey, Dual-Moderator.

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