Why would a nurse researcher select the interview method of data collection?
A) It is of value only in qualitative studies.
B) It allows subjects to provide more in-depth answers
C) Consistency, rather than objectivity, is of primary importance.
D) Objectivity, rather than consistency, is of primary importance.

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Correct B: The interview method allows subjects provide more in-depth Answerwers
Incorrect A: Interviews can be and often are used in quantitative studies.
Incorrect C: Interviews do not sacrifice consistency for objectivity; interviews are by nature subjective.
Incorrect D: Interviews are by nature subjective because subjects report data directly.

Why Would a Nurse Researcher Select the Interview Method of Data