Question Types -
Open - These types of questions do not suggest an answer. They allow the respondent complete freedom to reply as they wish. These types of questions are often used as openers in an interview.
Closed - These types of questions have a short focused answer, they are easy for the respondent to answer. The choice of answers to this type of question is limited to a small amount of answers. If the interviewer wants to obtain a particular piece of information, they will often use a closed question.
Multiple - These type of questions have a set of answers, usually two or more. They are similar to a 'multiple choice' exams. Another way this type of question is used is to ask the respondent if there is another choice of answer that the interviewer didn't mention. The issue with multiple choice questions is that there are limitations to the respondent depending on the interviewers choices.
Direct - These types of questions are usually clear and specific meaning the answer is easy for the respondent.
Suggestive - These types of questions usually subtly point the respondent to an answer. They often lead the respondent to an answer, rather than them having to think too much about it.
Closed - These types of questions have a short focused answer, they are easy for the respondent to answer. The choice of answers to this type of question is limited to a small amount of answers. If the interviewer wants to obtain a particular piece of information, they will often use a closed question.
Multiple - These type of questions have a set of answers, usually two or more. They are similar to a 'multiple choice' exams. Another way this type of question is used is to ask the respondent if there is another choice of answer that the interviewer didn't mention. The issue with multiple choice questions is that there are limitations to the respondent depending on the interviewers choices.
Direct - These types of questions are usually clear and specific meaning the answer is easy for the respondent.
Suggestive - These types of questions usually subtly point the respondent to an answer. They often lead the respondent to an answer, rather than them having to think too much about it.
Interview structure:
Introduction - Greeting your respondent and introducing them to the audience, imaginary or not.
Developmental questions - These are used to move the interview forwards and in the right direction.
Confidence building - It is important to make your guest feel at ease and so confidence building is a good way to do this during an interview.
Key questions - The key questions are used to focus on the story behind the guest, so if they have starred in a big movie, the interviewer may be asking key questions about the movie.
Sound bites - These are short phrases/sounds that an interviewer will want to make sure they say.
Summary/wind up - This is the conclusion of the interview, most interviews often end on something positive.
Introduction - Greeting your respondent and introducing them to the audience, imaginary or not.
Developmental questions - These are used to move the interview forwards and in the right direction.
Confidence building - It is important to make your guest feel at ease and so confidence building is a good way to do this during an interview.
Key questions - The key questions are used to focus on the story behind the guest, so if they have starred in a big movie, the interviewer may be asking key questions about the movie.
Sound bites - These are short phrases/sounds that an interviewer will want to make sure they say.
Summary/wind up - This is the conclusion of the interview, most interviews often end on something positive.
Interstellar interview with Matthew McConaughey
Where do you keep your Oscar? Closed question, because it has a short answer and there isn't more than one answer for it.
Could you have done this movie without being a parent? Open question, because there is a more detailed response available than a one worded answer.
Tell me if I'm right or wrong, I can picture you wanting to be an astronaut in real life? Multiple answer, because the interviewer has given them a choice between the options 'right' and 'wrong'.
When did you learn to appreciate working with good film makers? Open question, because of it having a detailed response about it.
Did you think about your daughter to connect to your characters child? Open question, for the same reasons as above.
Your favorite movie to work on? Closed question, the respondent in this case Matthew McConaughey, probably has some idea of the answer to this therefore it would be short and focused.
Where do you keep your Oscar? Closed question, because it has a short answer and there isn't more than one answer for it.
Could you have done this movie without being a parent? Open question, because there is a more detailed response available than a one worded answer.
Tell me if I'm right or wrong, I can picture you wanting to be an astronaut in real life? Multiple answer, because the interviewer has given them a choice between the options 'right' and 'wrong'.
When did you learn to appreciate working with good film makers? Open question, because of it having a detailed response about it.
Did you think about your daughter to connect to your characters child? Open question, for the same reasons as above.
Your favorite movie to work on? Closed question, the respondent in this case Matthew McConaughey, probably has some idea of the answer to this therefore it would be short and focused.
Alton Towers crash victim interview -
What do you remember about the moment of impact? Open question, this allows the girl, Leah Washington, to explain in detail about her memories of the accident.
Were there times in those hours where you thought you might not make it? Once again, this is an open question, for the same reasons as above.
In the end, I think getting the infection made the decision for you, didn't it? I think this is a mix of a suggestive question and an open question, because although the interviewer is suggesting a response, it also gives Leah the chance to go in depth about why it made the decision for her.
What do you remember about the moment of impact? Open question, this allows the girl, Leah Washington, to explain in detail about her memories of the accident.
Were there times in those hours where you thought you might not make it? Once again, this is an open question, for the same reasons as above.
In the end, I think getting the infection made the decision for you, didn't it? I think this is a mix of a suggestive question and an open question, because although the interviewer is suggesting a response, it also gives Leah the chance to go in depth about why it made the decision for her.