Answer to Question #155852 in Management for Prabhdeep

Question

Differentiate between questioning techniques and observation methods ?(Please provide atleast 10 points of difference )

Answer 1

Differentiate between questioning techniques and observation methods?

·       Questioning techniques involve written or verbal communication while there is no written or verbal communication in observation.

·       The cost of questioning techniques is higher compared to that of the observation.

·       Questioning techniques involve the use of questions, while in observation, there are no questions involved.

·       Much time is taken during feedback after questioning in questioning technique, but there is no time taken for feedback in observation.

·       The questioning technique rigid with no flexibility, while observation is highly flexible.

·       The questioning technique requires much preparation time, while no time for preparation is required for observation.

·       The questioning technique is much reliable since various questions can be referenced, but this is not possible in observation.

·       The questioning technique can be applied in all instances, but observation cannot be applied in some circumstances, especially among people with impaired vision.

·       The questioning technique maintains an effective communication relationship, but observation is not.

·       Information can be distorted in questioning techniques but cannot in observation.