Which of the following are useful tips in preparing questions for a structured…
2022
Which of the following are useful tips in preparing questions for a structured interview?
(A) Introductory questions should be related to pleasantries.
(B) Introductory questions should be related to the research topic.
(C) Questions can be grouped, if the list of questions is long.
(D) General questions should precede specific questions.
(E) Repeat the personal questions again and again to test the truthfulness of the responses of the interviewee.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: C. B, C, D Only — ConceptA structured interview uses a standardized schedule so that every respondent receives comparable, research-relevant prompts. Good question preparation…
- A.
A, B, C Only
- B.
A, C, D Only
- C.
B, C, D Only
- D.
A, D, E Only
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Concept
A structured interview uses a standardized schedule so that every respondent receives comparable, research-relevant prompts. Good question preparation keeps prompts relevant, organizes a long schedule into coherent groups, and moves logically from broad matters to focused ones.
Application
Apply those principles to the five statements. A research-linked introduction keeps the interview on scope; grouping makes a long list manageable; and placing general questions before specific questions creates a gradual, coherent sequence. These are statements B, C and D.
Contrast
A, B, C only: the set treats pleasantries as an interview question and leaves out the general-to-specific sequence. Pleasantries may build rapport, but they are not a substantive research question.
A, C, D only: the set includes organization and sequencing but substitutes pleasantries for a research-linked introductory question.
A, D, E only: the set includes a sequencing principle but treats repeated personal questioning as a truth test; such repetition can pressure the respondent and bias the response.
Result
Therefore, the useful preparation tips are B, C and D only.