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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.

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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.

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