What are the disadvantages of interviews as a method for collecting data?

Give the disadvantages of interviews as a method for collecting data.

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1. They are not appropriate if quality data is needed.
2. They are biased if informants were not carefully selected.
3. It may be difficult to prove the validity of findings.
4. It is time consuming.
5. It is difficult to generalize especially in unstructured responses

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 3, 2018 at 12:26

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