Describe advantages and disadvantages of interview method.
Advantages of interview method:
(i) It helps in obtaining in depth information.
(ii) It is flexible and adaptable to individual situations, and can often be used when no other method is possible or adequate.
(iii) It can be used even with children, and non-literate persons.
(iv) An interviewer can know whether the respondent understands the questions, and can repeat or paraphrase questions.
Disadvantages:
(i) Interview method requires time.
(ii) Often getting information from one person may take an hour or more which may not be cost effective.
Define and explain “objectivity”.
Discuss in brief combinations of participants in an interview situation.
Classify psychological test on the basis of language and explain each in brief.
Describe in brief unstructured interview.
