Question

Differentiate between interview and questionnaire.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The differences between an interview and questionnaire are given below : Interview is a process of collecting information from individuals whereas Questionnaires is a process of collecting information from large number of persons. Interview is more flexible whereas Questionnaire is less flexible.

Answer 2

Differentiation between interview and questionnaire.

Explanation:

• Interview and questionnaire are applied in survey method of research
• Interview is a formal or official oral conversion that happens between the interviewer and the participant or the respondent.

1. Both the participant and the interviewer participate in the interview and the participant’s identity is known.
2. It happens at real-time with one-to-one communication
3. An interview is subjective; with close-ended questions, and provides an analytical type of information.
4. The questions in the interview can be changed as needed
5. The non-response rate is low.
6. The cost is more compared to other survey methods

• Questionnaire type provides a printed sheet with fixed questions (mostly multiple-choice questions) for the participants to answer.

1. This is a written form of objective-based survey and done with close-ended questions
2. The information provided is factual.
3. The non-response rate is high and the respondent’s identity is unknown.
4. The time taken to complete depends upon the participant.
5. The communication done is one-to-many type