Which of the following are useful tips in preparing questions for a structured interview?
(A) Introductory questions should be related to pleasantries.
(B) Introductory questions should be related to the research topic.
(C) Questions can be grouped. if the list of questions is long.
(D) General questions should precede specific questions.
(E) Repeat the personal questions again and again to test the truthfulness of the reponses of the interviewee.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

A structured interview is a formal interview where questions are predefined, standardized, and asked in a fixed order to ensure consistency. The following are useful tips when preparing structured interview questions:

1. Introductory questions should be related to the research topic (B) –  Correct

   • The first few questions should introduce the topic to the respondent and help them understand the purpose of the interview.

2. Questions can be grouped if the list of questions is long (C) –  Correct

   • Organizing questions into themes or categories makes the interview flow logically and keeps respondents engaged.

3. General questions should precede specific questions (D) –  Correct

   • This follows the funnel approach, where broad questions ease the respondent into the topic before addressing specific details.

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• (A) Introductory questions should be related to pleasantries –  Incorrect

  • While building rapport is important, structured interviews focus on topic-related introductions rather than casual pleasantries.

• (E) Repeat personal questions again and again to test the truthfulness of the responses – Incorrect

  • Repeating personal questions may frustrate respondents and affect their willingness to participate. Instead, clear and concise wording ensures accurate responses.