Question 1

In which types of interviews is it possible for participants to ask questions?&#10;A) Structured and unstructured interviews&#10;B) Semi-structured and structured interviews&#10;C) Semi-structured and unstructured interviews&#10;D) Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interviews

Accepted Answer

In semi-structured and unstructured interviews, participants have the opportunity to ask questions due to the flexible nature of these interview formats. Structured interviews, on the other hand, follow a strict set of questions, leaving little room for participant inquiries.

Question 2

Which is not a potential advantage of using focus groups compared to interviews?&#10;A) The interviewer has more control.&#10;B) They can be less time-consuming to run.&#10;C) There is a more genuine social situation.&#10;D) It is possible to see group dynamics.

Accepted Answer

Focus groups allow for less control by the interviewer compared to one-on-one interviews because the group dynamics and interactions among participants can influence the direction and flow of the conversation.

Question 3

A concerned focus group is one where participants&#10;A) do not share anything in common.&#10;B) have a connection to the subject matter.&#10;C) have never met.&#10;D) are from a pre-existing group.

Accepted Answer

A concerned focus group is characterized by participants who have a connection to the subject matter, meaning they are likely to have personal interest or experience related to the topic being discussed.

Question 4

At what point in an interview is it most appropriate to include straightforward, less in-depth questions?&#10;A) At the start, to help break the ice&#10;B) At the start and at the end&#10;C) Towards the end, when a participant is relaxed&#10;D) In the middle

Accepted Answer

The answer of At what point in an interview is...

Question 5

'What changed when you moved from living at home to living with your partner?' is an example of what type of question?&#10;A) A structural question&#10;B) An evaluative question&#10;C) A contrast question&#10;D) A descriptive question

Accepted Answer

This is a contrast question because it asks for a comparison between two different situations or states: living at home and living with a partner.

Question 6

A probe is what type of question?&#10;A) A question that asks how participants make sense of the world&#10;B) A small, follow-up question that can be used after most main questions&#10;C) A question that encourages a participant to describe something&#10;D) A small, follow-up question that is specific to a main question

Accepted Answer

The answer of A probe is what type of question?&#10;A)...

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an asynchronous online interview method?&#10;A) Emails&#10;B) A video call&#10;C) Instant messaging&#10;D) Chat room

Accepted Answer

Emails are asynchronous because they do not require both the interviewer and the interviewee to be present at the same time, allowing for a delay in response.

Question 8

Being aware of social identities during an interview or focus group involves&#10;A) understanding that words might mean different things depending upon culture.&#10;B) understanding that personal characteristics like culture and background might influence the way that people interact.&#10;C) making sure that participants' backgrounds are representative of a wide range of personal characteristics.&#10;D) making sure that the participants all share the same personal characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Being aware of social identities involves recognizing how personal characteristics like culture and background can influence interactions and perspectives during interviews or focus groups.

Question 9

What does the act of reflecting during an interview involve?&#10;A) Pulling out the main points of what the participant has said&#10;B) Repeating back what the participant has said but in your own words&#10;C) Mirroring back the content or emotional tone of what the participant has said&#10;D) Asking a question to check that you've understood what the participant has said

Accepted Answer

Reflecting involves mirroring back the content or emotional tone of what the participant has said, helping to show understanding and empathy.

Question 10

What might be included in the transcription of an interview or focus group which will be analysed using discourse analysis?&#10;A) A rough version of what was said&#10;B) Exactly what was said&#10;C) Exactly what was said and features of participants' personal appearance&#10;D) Exactly what was said and features of speech

Accepted Answer

Discourse analysis often requires a detailed transcription that includes not only the exact words spoken but also features of speech such as pauses, intonation, and emphasis, as these can be important for understanding the meaning and context of the discourse.

Deck 22: Designing Interviews and Focus Groups