Question

research methods involving ________ are most likely to use a structured interview with standardized questions.
○ participant observation
○ a survey
○ comparative analysis
○ historical analysis

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Participant observation involves observing participants in their natural setting, not structured interviews with standardized questions.
• A survey often uses structured interviews with standardized questions to collect data from a large number of respondents in a consistent manner.
• Comparative analysis focuses on comparing different entities or phenomena, and does not typically involve structured interviews with standardized questions as its primary method.
• Historical analysis involves studying past events, documents, etc., and does not use structured interviews with standardized questions.

So, the research method that is most likely to use a structured interview with standardized questions is a survey.

Answer:

B. a survey