Advantages and disadvanrages of Structured Interviews

Disadvantages of Structures Interviews

Validity

• Closed ended questions restrict interviewees with their answer, dont let them say what they wish to say
• Little freedom to explain questions or clarify misunderstandings
• Lie or exaggerate
• Interviewer may influence the interviewee

Inflexibility

• Having to draw up the questions in advance; already decided whats important, not coincide with what the interviewee thinks is important
• Not reflect…