Probing is a strategy used in interviews to
a. Make it clear that the interviewer is in charge.
b. Limit the range of responses.
c. Elicit more information in a specific area.
d. Ensure a variety of interpretations of the question by different subjects.
ANS: C
In probing, the interviewer asks participants to elaborate further on a topic through the use of non-threatening but thought-provoking questions. Although the questions are controlled by the researcher, the interviewer needs to establish a permissive atmosphere where the participant is encouraged to respond fully and honestly to the questions asked. Verbally or non-verbally asserting that the interviewer is in charge hinders this process. Structured questions may limit the range of responses given by participants, but this is not the purpose of probing. Ensuring a variety of interpretations of the question by different subjects is not the purpose of probing. Interview questions should be designed so that each subject's interpretation of the question is as consistent as possible while still encouraging the respondent to answer fully and honestly.
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