Which of the following are the advantages of quantitative interviewing over participant observation?

A. A wider range of issues can be discussed.

B. Events can be re-constructed.

C. Ethical aspects of research can be adhered to.

D. Name-calling is permitted.

E. Outsiders can be allowed to interrupt the process.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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UGC NET Official Paper-I (Held On: 14 Mar, 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct options are A, B, and C.

Explanation:

Quantitative interviewing and participant observation are two different research methods used in research.
Quantitative interviewing involves a structured approach to data collection using questionnaires or interviews.
Participant observation, on the other hand, involves the researcher immersing themselves in the context or environment being studied, and observing and recording what is happening.

Advantages of quantitative interviewing over participant observation include:

Quantitative Interviewing	Participant Observation
Wider range of issues can be discussed.	Detailed insights can be obtained from prolonged observations.
Events can be re-constructed.	The researcher can observe participants in their natural settings.
Ethical aspects of research can be adhered to.	The researcher can become more involved with the participants, leading to greater empathy and understanding.
Name-calling is not permitted.	The researcher can observe non-verbal communication, which may reveal more than verbal communication.
Outsiders can be excluded to prevent disruption of the process.	The researcher can identify social norms and values that are not readily apparent through interviews.