Open and closed questions
Open and closed questions are two different types of question you can ask someone during an interview.
Open questions require a detailed answer whereas closed questions require a yes or no answer. Closed questions
An example of a closed question would be 'do you like exercise?' Where the interviewee would answer with either a "yes" or a "no".
Closed questions are usually used in vox-pops, questionnaires and 1-1 interviews. They restrict the interviewee's answer. Closed questions are also good for finding out data which can then be turned into a bar chart or statistics of some sort.
Strength of closed questions
Closed questions are usually used in vox-pops, questionnaires and 1-1 interviews. They restrict the interviewee's answer. Closed questions are also good for finding out data which can then be turned into a bar chart or statistics of some sort.
Strength of closed questions
- It is easier and quicker to respond to
The interviewee isn't having to think of what to say because the answer required is a one word answer or a short phrase.
- Answers are easier to statistically analyse
Meaning closed questions are good for finding out data in contrast to open questions.
- Respondents are more likely to answer about sensitive topics
Using closed questions ease a person into feeling comfortable, therefore there more like to feel relaxed and open up to the interviewer.
Weakness of closed questions
- It's too short
It doesn't enable the interviewer to gather any sort of information
Open questions
An example of an open question would be "what do you like about exercise?" Questions like these help the interviewer get more information.
Open questions are usually used in vox-pops, 1-1 interviews and focus groups. They require a lot more detail than closed questions, they pressure the interviewee to elaborate on their answer.
Strengths of opened questions
- They permit an unlimited number of possible answers
Because the questions are open the interviewee can answer with anything they want to
- The interviewee can answer in detail and can clarify themselves
Open questions give them the opportunity to explain themselves so their answer is unambiguous.
- The interviewee can express themselves
They won't be pressured into saying what they don't want to, they can feel comfortable and be able to speak their mind without feeling judge or criticized.
Weaknesses of opened questions
- Comparisons and statistical analysis become difficult
There is a lot more information to process and its not always easy to make sense of what the interviewee is saying as there may be unnecessary information.
- The interviewee can give too much detail
The interviewee can say a lot about a certain topic that may cause the interview to longer than it should be.
This is an interview Cara Delevingne on the Lorraine show. The interviewer is asking a range of questions about her success, He asks her 'do you have any names for your characters?' she replies with 'no' this was a closed question she so replied with a blunt answer. The interviewer goes on to talk about her new movie , and the controversial themes expressed in the movie. He says 'The movies not controversial but it obviously a controversial subject, in many respects, was that something you paid a lot of thought to?' this is an open question, its allowing her to elaborate on what's she is saying and really go in depth.
Better use of example with explanation. Your key terms are fully explained with strengths and weaknesses outlined in detail.
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