Question
What are the features of a depth interview?
Multiple select question.
Researchers ask open-ended, detailed questions.
Respondents can be asked follow-up questions to ensure researcher understanding.
Researchers aim to collect data that can be summarized numerically.
Interviewers may choose to deviate from a previously determined list of questions.
Multiple select question.
Researchers ask open-ended, detailed questions.
Respondents can be asked follow-up questions to ensure researcher understanding.
Researchers aim to collect data that can be summarized numerically.
Interviewers may choose to deviate from a previously determined list of questions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In a depth interview, the following features are typically present:
1. **Researchers ask open-ended, detailed questions.**
2. **Respondents can be asked follow-up questions to ensure researcher understanding.**
3. **Interviewers may choose to deviate from a previously determined list of questions.**
The statement regarding **"Researchers aim to collect data that can be summarized numerically"** is not a characteristic of depth interviews; this feature is more aligned with quantitative research methodologies. Depth interviews are qualitative in nature, focusing on understanding complex experiences and perspectives rather than summarizing data numerically.
1. **Researchers ask open-ended, detailed questions.**
2. **Respondents can be asked follow-up questions to ensure researcher understanding.**
3. **Interviewers may choose to deviate from a previously determined list of questions.**
The statement regarding **"Researchers aim to collect data that can be summarized numerically"** is not a characteristic of depth interviews; this feature is more aligned with quantitative research methodologies. Depth interviews are qualitative in nature, focusing on understanding complex experiences and perspectives rather than summarizing data numerically.