When a researcher conducts an open-ended interview and begins only with a general idea of the topics to be covered, this is referred to as a(n):

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An unstructured interview involves the researcher having a general idea of the topics to be covered but allowing the participant to guide the discussion in an open-ended manner. Prestructured interview (A) refers to a structured interview with predetermined questions, preconceived interview (C) is not a commonly used term in research, and subconscious interview (D) is not a recognized type of interview.

When a Researcher Conducts an Open-Ended Interview and Begins Only