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1. Interview Method in Sociological Research
Scientific Technique of Data Collection
DefinitionInterview: Two-person conversation initiated by interviewer for obtaining research-relevant information, focused on content specified by research objectives
Lindzey Gardner (1968):
"A two-person conversation initiated by the interviewer for the purpose of obtaining research-relevant information, and focused by him on the content specified by the research objectives."
Key Difference from Ordinary Conversation:
- Planned and systematic
- Controlled to avoid bias and distortion
- Directed towards specific research objectives
- Purposeful interaction
Functions of Interview:
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- Interview Method in Sociological Research
- Features and Classification of Interviews
- Interview Styles and Conducting Process
- Strengths and Weaknesses of Interview Method
- Key Thinkers and Their Interview Studies
- Questionnaire Method in Sociology
- Question Types and Response Formats
- Constructing and Using Questionnaires
- Schedule Method in Sociology
- Classification of Schedules
- Comparing Two Research Tools
- Case Study: Intensive Investigation
- Ethnography: Understanding Cultures
- Classic Interview Studies in Sociology
- Q: Discuss Interview and Questionnaire as Methods of Data Collection
- Q: Bring Out the Significance of Ethnography in Social Research
- Comprehensive Comparison
- Quick Revision Summary
- How to Write Answers on Data Collection Methods
- Expected Questions for OPSC/UPSC