During a qualitative research study, a researcher asks subjects a fixed set of questions to which the participants respond freely. This is an example of a(n)
a. open-ended interview.
b. semi-structured interview.
c. structured interview.
d. unstructured interview.
Question 2
What may characterize questions asked by the researcher during an exploratory-descriptive study?
a. A focus on participants' biographical information
b. Using structured individual questions
c. One main question with follow-up questions
d. Open-ended questions with probes to follow up
