The storage of data collected during an interview is subject to which one of these laws or regulations:

The storage of data collected during an interview is subject to which one of these laws or regulations:

a) Sweden's Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression

b) EU General Data Protection Regulation.

c) EU Copyright and Intellectual Property law


Answer: b

When should an interview be transcribed?

When should an interview be transcribed?

a) Never. It should be erased as soon as it has been used.

b) Whenever it suits the purpose of the analysis to do so.

c) Always. This is the only way to use the data for analysis.


Answer: b

During an interview, an interviewee starts to talk off-topic. The interviewer should:

During an interview, an interviewee starts to talk off-topic. The interviewer should:

a) Pause the recording of the interview.

b) Try to keep the interview on topic, but also follow relevant threads of conversation.

c) Stop the interviewee from talking by asking other questions.


Answer: b

Participants have the right to withdraw from an interview study. When can they do so?

Participants have the right to withdraw from an interview study. When can they do so?

a) Whenever they have a good reason.

b) Whenever they feel like it.

c) Up to 30 days after the interview.


Answer: b

An information sheet is:

An information sheet is:

a) A document where the participant provides permission for how they will participate in the study

b) A document describing the purpose of the interview, the participant's right to withdraw, and how data will be used after the study

c) A description of the purpose of the interview that is available on a website


Answer: b

A consent form is:

A consent form is:

a) A list of questions that the interviewer will read, which the interviewee agrees to before the interview.

b) A document where the participant provides permission for how they will participate in the study and how they want their data to be used.

c) A document describing the purpose of the interview that the interviewee sees before the interview.


Answer: b

An interview schedule is:

An interview schedule is:

a) A timetable of when the interviewer will conduct interviews.

b) A structured set of questions that guide the interviewer.

c) A structured set of questions that the interviewer must follow.


Answer: b

Developing rapport is important for conducting an interview. Rapport can be built by:

Developing rapport is important for conducting an interview. Rapport can be built by:

a) Using your authority as the interviewer

b) Developing trust and mutual respect

c) Trying to be the interviewee's friend


Answer: b

In a semi-structured interview, the questions should be:

In a semi-structured interview, the questions should be:

a) Made up of multiple questions

b) Simple and answered with 'yes' or 'no'

c) Open-ended


Answer: c

Which of these is NOT a reason to conduct an interview:

Which of these is NOT a reason to conduct an interview:

a) Exploration

b) Proving a hypothesis

c) Subjective meaning making


Answer: b

An interview has many differences from a conversation. An interview has which of the following set of qualities:

An interview has many differences from a conversation. An interview has which of the following set of qualities:

a) Informally arranged; audio recorded; no specific goal; last about 30 minutes.

b) Is planned and organised; a premium placed on making everyone feel comfortable; the interviewee is responsible for the topics covered in the interview

c) A definite purpose; planned and organised; a premium placed on making meanings explicit; the interviewer is responsible for the topics.


Answer: c

When interviewing people about their technology usage, there is often a slight mismatch with e.g. recorded or logged data of their interactions. Why is that?

When interviewing people about their technology usage, there is often a slight mismatch with e.g. recorded or logged data of their interactions. Why is that?

a) The data is wrong, because the person is always right.

b) People are not always fully aware of what they do.

c) People are lying because they are dishonest and may want to ruin the study


Answer: b

When conducting an interview, the first thing you should do is:

When conducting an interview, the first thing you should do is:

a) Ask the participant about themselves to ensure they are good participants

b) Inform the participant about the purpose of the interview and get consent for how you will store and use their data.

c) Start audio or video recording the room to ensure no data is lost


Answer: b