Question

select all that apply
which statements are true about a research interview?

□ it is a tool that has been used by journalists for a long time.
□ it can be a good way to get information for a speech.
□ it is a highly skilled art when done well.
□ it is a technique usually used by celebrities to entertain audiences.

Explanation:

• Research interviews are a longstanding data-gathering tool, and journalists have utilized them for decades to collect information for stories.
• Conducting a research interview effectively requires skill in questioning, active listening, and guiding conversation, making it a skilled practice when done well.
• While research interviews gather information, they are formal data-collection methods, not primarily for speech preparation (speech info may come from broader research, not specifically research interviews).
• Celebrity interviews for entertainment are not research interviews, which focus on systematic data collection for academic/analytical purposes, not audience entertainment.

Answer:

• It is a tool that has been used by journalists for a long time.
• It is a highly skilled art when done well.