when using in a piece of coursework for sociology
2007-02-13 01:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by Laura S 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
when writing a piece of cousework for sociology
2007-02-13 01:26:29 · update #1
A structured interview (also known as a standardised interview or a researcher-administered survey) is a quantitative research method commonly employed in survey research. The aim of this approach is to ensure that each interviewee is presented with exactly the same questions and this ensures that answers can be reliably aggregated.
Structured interviews are essentially statistical surveys, where the survey is delivered by an interviewer rather than being self-administered (like a questionnaire). Interviewers read the questions exactly as they appear on the survey questionnaire. The choice of answers to the questions is often fixed (close-ended) in advance.
There is a degree of standardization imposed on the data collection instrument. A highly structured questionnaire, for example, is one in which the questions to be asked and the responses permitted subjects are completely predetermined
Structured questionnaires employ "close-ended" questions. These are questions that have their answers outlined. The respondents (or Rs) have to choose their answers from those provided in the questionnaire.
2007-02-13 18:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be difficult to structure a questionnaire so you cover all the appropriate alternatives. I know many times when I answer one, I come across a question for which none of the answers fit my situation.
2016-05-24 05:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a structured questionnaire is when the interviewer has certain questions that they must ask. They are not allowed to deviate from the questionnaire. These types of questionnaires are most often found in quantitative research.
an unstructured questionnaire is when the questions serve more as a guide, but the interviewer is allowed to ask additional or skip questions as necessary. These types of questionnaires are most often found in qualitative research.
2007-02-13 04:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u kno those questionaires that have boxes to tick but nowhere 2 write exactly what u want? THATS a structured questionnaire.
very impressed i remembered that...dnt actually get round 2 doing my sociology coursework...kinda bunked off instead...ah well
2007-02-14 13:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by evilbunnyhahaha 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a questionnaire that is worded in such a way that the person answering the questions has no opportunity to answer incorrectly.
EX.
regular questionnaire
does your teacher assign too much homework? yes or no
structured questionnaire
were homework assignments given on a regular basis? yes or no
2007-02-13 23:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a structured questionnaire has closed questions, ie you have to pick the answer from so many options, unstructered is when the answers are left to the interviewee, they can write down what they want!
2007-02-13 01:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by kate e 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋