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Interviews are usually preferable to questionnaires because of which of the following?
 
  A) They are less expensive
  B) They yield data that are easier to analyze
  C) The quality of the data tends to be higher
  D) They require less training of research personnel

Question 2

A major advantage of closed-ended questions is that they do which of the following?
 
  A) Are easy to construct
  B) Are analyzed in a straightforward manner
  C) Encourage in-depth responses
  D) Are not subject to response biases



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Answer to Question 1

C
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Interviews are usually preferable to questionnaires because the quality of the data tends to be higher. Researchers using structured self-reports must decide whether to use interviews or self-administered questionnaires. Questionnaires are less costly than interviews and offer the possibility of anonymity, but interviews yield higher response rates, are suitable for a wider variety of people, and provide richer data than questionnaires.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Good closed-ended questions are more difficult to construct than open-ended ones but easier to analyze. Closed-ended questions are also more efficient: people can complete more closed-ended questions than open-ended ones in a given amount of time. People may be unwilling to compose lengthy written responses to open-ended questions in questionnaires. A major drawback of closed-ended questions is that researchers might omit some potentially important responses. Closed-ended questions also can be superficial. Open-ended questions allow for richer information if the respondents are verbally expressive and cooperative. Finally, some respondents object to choosing from alternatives that do not reflect their opinions precisely.



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