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When conducting qualitative research, what is a key characteristic of the interview method regarding its format?

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In qualitative psychological research, an interview must always follow a strictly scripted format to effectively gather detailed information from participants.

A team of psychologists is designing different studies. Match each specific research goal with the most appropriate interview format.

In psychological research, the choice of an interview format involves analyzing the trade-off between researcher control and participant freedom. Arrange the following interview formats in order of 'decreasing flexibility', starting with the format where the participant has the most influence over the conversation and ending with the format that is most strictly governed by the researcher.