An interview item that is incidental or unnecessary to the central aim of the study, but can be used to establish rapport, cool off a subject, or get the full story from the interviewee is a(n) __________.

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A throw-away question is an interview item that is not directly related to the main objective of the study but can help establish a connection with the interviewee, make them feel more comfortable or provide more information that could be useful. Extra questions are not necessary and may distract the interviewee. Probing questions are essential questions that aim to clarify or dig deeper into a topic, and essential questions are directly related to the main objective of the study.

An Interview Item That Is Incidental or Unnecessary to the Central