Question 1

Focus Groups are an example of what type of interview?&#10;A) Quantitative&#10;B) Oral history&#10;C) Qualitative&#10;D) Medical

Accepted Answer

Focus groups are a qualitative form of interview that is used to gather opinions and insights from a select group of people. The discussions are often directed by a moderator and the information gathered is usually subjective and narrative-based.

Question 2

Ideally a focus group will have:&#10;A) Just a moderator&#10;B) A moderator and a recorder&#10;C) A moderator, a recorder and a professional subject&#10;D) Just a recorder

Accepted Answer

A focus group ideally should have a moderator and a recorder. The moderator facilitates the discussion, while the recorder takes note of the participants' comments and attitudes. This combination helps ensure that all relevant information is collected and analyzed accurately. While having a professional subject may be helpful, it is not always necessary for an effective focus group. Having just a recorder without a moderator would result in a lack of direction and guidance for the participants, potentially leading to ineffective results.

Question 3

In a focus group the moderator's job is to:&#10;A) Keep professional subject out of the group&#10;B) Encourage shy participants&#10;C) Record the interaction&#10;D) All of these

Accepted Answer

The moderator's job in a focus group is to encourage participation from all members, including those who may be shy or hesitant to speak up, ensuring a diverse range of opinions and insights are shared.

Question 4

This is critical to the success of a focus group.&#10;A) A well dressed moderator&#10;B) A good research question&#10;C) Paid participants&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

A good research question is critical to the success of a focus group as it sets the tone for the discussion and ensures that relevant information is gathered. While a well-dressed moderator and paid participants may contribute to the professionalism of the group, they are not essential to its success.

Question 5

A group of people who are gathered together at a common location to discuss some topic under the direction of a moderator is a/an:&#10;A) In-depth interview&#10;B) Informal interview&#10;C) Focus group&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

A focus group is a group of people who are gathered together at a common location to discuss some topic under the direction of a moderator. In-depth interviews and informal interviews involve one-on-one conversations between an interviewer and interviewee. None of these accurately describe a group discussion under the guidance of a moderator.

Question 6

These types of interviews often evolve into extended one-on one conversations.&#10;A) In-depth interviewing technique&#10;B) Informal interviewing technique&#10;C) Part of a focus group interviewing technique&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

In-depth interviewing technique involves conducting detailed and probing interviews that encourage the interviewee to elaborate on their thoughts and experiences. These types of interviews often take the form of extended one-on-one conversations. Option B refers to a casual and unstructured approach to interviewing, while option C involves interviewing multiple participants in a group setting. None of these options accurately describes the given scenario.

Question 7

The Retrospective Interview Technique is a/an:&#10;A) In-depth interviewing technique&#10;B) Informal interviewing technique&#10;C) Part of a focus group interviewing technique&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The Retrospective Interview Technique is a type of in-depth interviewing technique that seeks to gather detailed information and insights from research participants about past experiences, events or behaviors. It involves asking open-ended questions that encourage study participants to share their perspectives, feelings, and memories about a particular subject matter. This technique is useful for understanding complex phenomena, historical events, or personal experiences that are difficult to observe or measure through other research methods.

Question 8

The Retrospective Interview Technique is used to:&#10;A) Elicit personal information&#10;B) Help individuals reconstruct events and circumstances in a chronological order&#10;C) Help people express their feelings&#10;D) Prepare people for potentially traumatic experiences, like having surgery

Accepted Answer

The Retrospective Interview Technique is commonly used in investigations or therapy sessions to encourage individuals to recall past events in a chronological order. It involves asking open-ended questions and allowing the individual to freely express their thoughts and memories. It is not specifically for eliciting personal information, expressing feelings, or preparing for surgery.

Question 9

Qualitative interviews can be:&#10;A) In-depth&#10;B) Informal&#10;C) Part of a focus group&#10;D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Qualitative interviews can be in-depth, allowing for a thorough exploration of the topic being studied. They can also be informal, creating a relaxed environment for participants to share their thoughts and experiences. Additionally, qualitative interviews can be part of a focus group, where multiple individuals are interviewed together to generate a discussion and provide a range of perspectives on the topic. Therefore, all of these options are possible for qualitative interviews.

Question 10

A disadvantage of in-depth field interviews is that they:&#10;A) Are time-consuming&#10;B) Cannot be use in conjunction with other more quantitative methods&#10;C) Cannot get information that can't be easily observed&#10;D) Seldom reveal the subject's feeling and opinions

Accepted Answer

In-depth field interviews require a lot of time and effort to conduct, making them a disadvantage compared to other faster methods of data collection. However, they can yield rich and detailed data, making them valuable in certain research contexts.

Question 11

A distinguishing feature of field interviews is that they are:&#10;A) Quantitative&#10;B) Done in a controlled setting&#10;C) Done in a natural setting&#10;D) Hardly ever done

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Joining a group to measure it from the inside is this type of qualitative study:&#10;A) Focus group&#10;B) In-depth interview&#10;C) Spot interview&#10;D) Participant-observation

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Qualitative Research Interviews