Resource Index
Question 89: A structured interview consists of
Answer: 1. a series of predetermined questions.
In a structured interview, researchers use a predetermined set of questions that are asked in a consistent and standardised manner to each participant.(Asked in Exam)
These questions are carefully designed to gather specific information related to the research objectives or study variables. The questions are typically created in advance and follow a fixed order, ensuring that all participants are asked the same set of questions. This approach allows for data collection that is reliable and enables comparisons to be made between different participants or groups.
The use of predetermined questions in structured interviews ensures that each participant receives the same information and is assessed using a consistent set of criteria. This standardisation helps to eliminate potential biases or variations that could arise if the questions were asked randomly or in an ad-hoc manner. By using a structured format, researchers can collect data systematically and analyse it in a standardised way, enhancing the reliability and validity of the findings.
Question 90: Which of the following methods is used to study the diversity of human cultures in their particular cultural settings?
Answer: 4. Ethnography
Ethnography is a method of studying a specific human society through immersive fieldwork(Asked in Exam), involving the anthropologist's complete immersion in the culture and daily life of the subjects.
Other Research Methods
Discourse analysis: Also known as discourse studies, this involves analysing written, spoken, or sign language use and significant semiotic events, such as coherent sequences of sentences, propositions, speech, or conversational turns.
Archival research: Entails extracting evidence from archival records held in collecting institutions like libraries and museums or in the custody of organisations or agencies that generated or accumulated them. It differs from secondary research, which involves consulting secondary sources.
Active Recall Zone
Solidify your knowledge from the Research Aptitude section (Q89-Q90):
- What is the primary characteristic of a structured interview?
(It relies exclusively on a series of predetermined questions asked in a fixed order.) - Which research methodology requires the researcher's complete immersion into the daily life and cultural setting of their subjects?
(Ethnography) - What type of analysis focuses on written, spoken, or sign language use in sequences of sentences or speech?
(Discourse Analysis)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do researchers use structured interviews?
Researchers use structured interviews because the standardization of predetermined questions helps eliminate bias and variations, ensuring that data is collected systematically. This greatly enhances the reliability and validity of the research findings when comparing different participant groups.
How does Archival Research differ from Secondary Research?
Archival research involves extracting primary evidence directly from original records held in institutions like museums or agency custody, whereas secondary research involves consulting already published interpretations or analyses of those primary sources.
