Question 1

Semi-structured interviews can be used to explore and explain findings from questionnaire research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A strict and non-changing order and logic of questioning is crucial for standardised interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these is NOT an element of interviewer competence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coding transcripts 
B)  Listening 
C)  Testing and summarising 
D)  Dealing with difficult participants 
A)  Coding transcripts 
B)  Listening 
C)  Testing and summarising 
D)  Dealing with difficult participants

Question 4

"Electronically mediated communication not undertaken in real time." This definition refers to communication that is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asynchronous 
B)  A chat room 
C)  Synchronous 
D)  Depth 
A)  Asynchronous 
B)  A chat room 
C)  Synchronous 
D)  Depth

Question 5

Qualitative interviews cannot be replicated because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The samples are not representative 
B)  They are not valid 
C)  They are context-dependent 
D)  None of these 
A)  The samples are not representative 
B)  They are not valid 
C)  They are context-dependent 
D)  None of these

Question 6

Which of these is a negative effect of group dynamics in group interviews and focus groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reported consensus 
B)  Inter-participant discussion 
C)  Breadth of viewpoints 
D)  Sample can be more representative 
A)  Reported consensus 
B)  Inter-participant discussion 
C)  Breadth of viewpoints 
D)  Sample can be more representative

Question 7

"Keeping a group within boundaries, generating interest but not leading the discussion." What role is being described here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus group participant 
B)  Focus group moderator 
C)  Focus group analyser 
D)  None of these 
A)  Focus group participant 
B)  Focus group moderator 
C)  Focus group analyser 
D)  None of these

Question 8

The validity of well conducted interviews is not usually in question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these affect the respondents' answers to interview questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The way the question is worded 
B)  The interviewer's body language 
C)  The physical setting of the interview room 
D)  All of these 
A)  The way the question is worded 
B)  The interviewer's body language 
C)  The physical setting of the interview room 
D)  All of these

Question 10

You should not make notes if you audio-record your interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Semi-structured interviews can be used to explore and explain findings from questionnaire research.

A strict and non-changing order and logic of questioning is crucial for standardised interviews.

Which of these is NOT an element of interviewer competence?

"Electronically mediated communication not undertaken in real time." This definition refers to communication that is ________.

Qualitative interviews cannot be replicated because ________.

Which of these is a negative effect of group dynamics in group interviews and focus groups?

"Keeping a group within boundaries, generating interest but not leading the discussion." What role is being described here?

The validity of well conducted interviews is not usually in question.

Which of these affect the respondents' answers to interview questions?

You should not make notes if you audio-record your interviews.

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Using Secondary Data

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

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Exam 10: Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Semi-structured interviews can be used to explore and explain findings from questionnaire research.

A strict and non-changing order and logic of questioning is crucial for standardised interviews.

Which of these is NOT an element of interviewer competence?

"Electronically mediated communication not undertaken in real time." This definition refers to communication that is ________.

Qualitative interviews cannot be replicated because ________.

Which of these is a negative effect of group dynamics in group interviews and focus groups?

"Keeping a group within boundaries, generating interest but not leading the discussion." What role is being described here?

The validity of well conducted interviews is not usually in question.

Which of these affect the respondents' answers to interview questions?

You should not make notes if you audio-record your interviews.

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Using Secondary Data

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

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