Quantitative interviews may be recorded, but because questions tend to be closed-ended, taking notes during the interview is less disruptive than it can be during a qualitative interview. If a quantitative interview contains open-ended questions, recording the interview is advised.

Are interviews quantitative or qualitative?

An interview is generally a qualitative research technique which involves asking open-ended questions to converse with respondents and collect elicit data about a subject.

Are interviews considered quantitative?

In a quantitative interview, the participant is typically asked a series of questions or given a form to fill out. These questions are translated into answers that yield patterns that can be used in research. Face-to-face interviews are common in quantitative research, as are phone- and paper-based surveys.