RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

REDESIGNING RESEARCH TOOLS INTERVIEWS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a disadvantage of interviews?
A
You can read the interviewee’s body language
B
Opportunity to clarify questions
C
Obtain quantitative and qualitative data
D
Anonymity of interviewee is lost and may impact on responses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Drawbacks of qualitative interviews include reliance on respondents’ accuracy and their intensity in terms of time, expense, and possible emotional strain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anonymity and confidentiality are important because they protect the privacy of those who voluntarily agree to participate in research.

Detailed explanation-3: -The disadvantages of in-depth interviews are: They are time-consuming, as they must be transcribed, organized, analyzed in detail. If the interviewer is inexperienced, it affects the complete process. It is a costly research method compared to other methods.

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