Research Methods: Interviews and Focus Groups
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What is the primary goal of a good interview?

  • To focus on the subject's world and gain rich insights (correct)
  • To focus on the researcher's world and hypothesis
  • To test a pre-defined theory or model
  • To gather quantitative data from a large sample size

What is the most commonly used type of interview in business and management research?

  • Focus group
  • Structured interview
  • Semi-structured interview (correct)
  • Unstructured interview

What is the primary advantage of using focus groups in research?

  • They are a cheaper alternative to one-on-one interviews
  • They provide a way to gather collective views on a defined topic of interest (correct)
  • They allow for the collection of quantitative data
  • They enable the researcher to elicit individual opinions and beliefs

What is the term for the point at which no new insights are being discovered in interviews?

<p>Point of saturation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the mirroring technique in interviewing?

<p>To build trust and rapport with the respondent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using open questions in interviews?

<p>To keep the conversation flowing and gather more in-depth information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of participant observation in the British Anthropological tradition?

<p>Conducting research in a completely different culture or society for an extended period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of fieldwork according to the critique?

<p>It is limited to studying one small group or organization at a time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using documentary techniques in research?

<p>They are cheap and easy to access, and make things visible and traceable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Scott's four criteria for assessing the quality of documents?

<p>To assess the authenticity, credibility, representativeness, and meaning of the document (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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