Identify and define the three types of questions an interviewer should be prepared to ask when conducting an information-gathering interview. What are the advantages of each type of question? Give an example of each type.

What will be an ideal response?


- The three types of questions are open-ended, closed-ended, and follow-up.
- Open-ended questions provide more information about the subject's thinking and opinions.
- Closed-ended questions focus on a specific set of responses, take less time, allow for more people to be interviewed, and allow for direct comparison of respondents' answers.
- Follow-up questions allow for clarification and development of previous responses.
- Student examples will vary.

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