CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 HumanitiesSociologyDoing Sociology: Research Methods6 Marks
Question
What is an interview? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
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Answer
In interview, a set of questions are asked face to face by the interviewer. Interview may be structured or unstructured.The success of interview depends on the following factors:
Interviewer must be framed, sensitive, confident and qualified.
Have some background of Interviewee.
Should be well prepared for the discussion.
Should be in control.
Patient not pushy.
Just guide the interviewee.
Be as objective as possible.
Has to have alternative questions.
Should not deviate from the topic chosen.
Questions showed always go from easy to difficult.
Advantages:
Facial expressions can give away emotions to a certain extent. Almost all questions are answered.
No false identity.
Questions are taken seriously.
Universally acceptable.
Disadvantages:
Interviews are time consuming.
Expensive.
There is bias and subjectivity.
How can a researcher avoid bias and error?
Interviewer should not get involved emotionally.
Not forget the objective of the interview.
Not deviate from what he/ she has to find out
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