What are the advantages and disadvantages interviews?

Answer 1

Advantages of using an Interview· If the respondent lacks reading skills to answer a questionnaire.

· Are useful for untangling complex topics.

· The Interviewer can probe deeper into a response given by an interviewee.

· Interviews produce a higher response rate.

Disadvantages of using an Interview· The interviewer can affect the data if he/she is not consistent.

· It is very time consuming.

· It is not used for a large number of people.

· The Interviewer may be biased and ask closed questions.

Answer 2

A benefit to an interview is that it conveys more information that is relevant to situation. It gives a chance to have conversations, back and forth, for interaction purposes.

A drawback is that some interviews are unstructured which harms the integrity and reliability of the interviewer to be able to choose.

Answer 3

Advantages of interviews include the ability to assess communication skills and gather in-depth responses. However, interviews can be time-consuming, subjective, and may introduce bias based on the interviewer's perception.