Computer-assisted personal interviewing

So, have you ever seen your teacher use a computer in class to ask you questions and then you answer on the computer? That's a bit like computer-assisted personal interviewing! It's when people use a computer to ask you questions and you answer on the computer too.

But, it's not just any type of questions - the questions are usually really important ones about things like your health, how you feel or what you think. This way, people can learn more about what you think and feel about different things.

So, imagine you go to the doctor and they want to know if you're feeling okay. Instead of the doctor or nurse just talking to you, they might use a computer to ask you questions instead. You'll see the questions on the computer screen and then you can type in your answers or choose from a list of options.

It's a bit like playing a game on the computer, but instead of it being for fun, it helps people learn more about what you think and feel. The computer can also make sure that you answer all the questions and that they are asked in the same way every time, which makes it easier to compare different answers.

So, that's computer-assisted personal interviewing - a way for people to ask you important questions and learn more about what you think and feel, all with the help of a computer!