Differentiate between an interview and a questionnaire.
Solution
The difference between an interview and a questionnaire are:
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Interview |
Questionnaire | |
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It is a form of interaction in which questions are asked directly to the respondents. |
i. |
It is a framework in which questions of scientific enquiry are written. |
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Questions may vary in their sequence according to the need of the situation. |
ii. |
Questions are in written in an appropriate sequence which is answered in written by the respondents. |
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Researcher and respondents are in face-to-face contact. |
iii. |
Researcher and respondents are not required to be in face-to-face contact. |
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Researcher can visit the respondents or call them at the office. |
iv. |
Researcher can go to the places to distribute the questionnaire or questions can be sent through e-mail and post. |
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The questions are flexible by nature. |
v. |
The questions are rigid. |
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The number of questions can be increased or decreased. |
vi. |
The number of questions cannot be changed. |
