Research Methods: Structured and Semi-Structured Interviews

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which type of interview involves asking a series of fixed-choice questions?

Structured interview (correct)
Quantitative interview
Qualitative interview
Semi-structured interview

What is a characteristic of semi-structured interviews?

It involves open-ended and closed-ended questions (correct)
It is used for quantitative research only
It involves fixed-choice questions only
It does not allow for probing

What is the primary purpose of semi-structured interviews?

To gather rich, detailed narratives (correct)
To answer specific, predetermined questions
To explore statistical relationships
To collect quantitative data

When would a researcher choose to use a structured interview?

When consistency and uniformity are required (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions are typically used in structured interviews?

Fixed-choice questions only (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a semi-structured interview question?

Can you tell me about your experiences with this brand? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of experiments in terms of their validity?

They may lack ecological validity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using secondary data analysis?

It is cost-effective and time-saving (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of secondary data analysis?

The data may be incomplete or outdated (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD)?

To explore shared beliefs and attitudes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of charts and graphs?

Visually representing data using graphical elements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD)?

It is typically conducted in a comfortable and neutral environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chart is best for showing the composition of a whole in terms of proportions or percentages?

Pie Chart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a facilitator in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD)?

To guide the discussion using open-ended questions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of dashboards?

To provide a comprehensive overview of key performance indicators (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of visualization is best for exploring relationships between two continuous variables?

Scatter Plot (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using infographics?

To condense complex information into easy-to-understand formats (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of visualization is commonly used to illustrate the distribution of a continuous variable?

Histogram (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which data analysis technique is primarily used to identify underlying factors or dimensions that explain the correlations among a set of observed variables?

Factor analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data visualization?

To communicate findings effectively (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data analysis techniques is not used to identify patterns or relationships in data?

Quantitative data analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of time series analysis?

To analyze data collected over time to identify trends and seasonal patterns (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which data visualization technique is particularly useful for showing the relationship between two continuous variables?

Scatter plot (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using cluster analysis?

To identify natural groupings within the data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use of data visualizations?

To explore spatial relationships within data sets (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of interactive presentations?

They encourage active participation and exploration of data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What technique does storytelling use to convey data-driven insights?

It frames data within a narrative context (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of reports provides a written analysis and interpretation of data?

Narrative reports (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes interactive presentations from other presentation types?

They often include clickable elements and animations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do data visualizations play in exploring data?

They allow for advanced analysis and visualization techniques (C) Signup and view all the answers