Interviews

Interviews

1. Definition · An interview is a dialogue between two or more people: the interviewer asks questions and the interviewee answers them. ·        Involve a set of assumptions and understandings about the situation which are not normally associated with a casual conversation.

   • Types
     • The unstructured interview; Is a very flexible approach. The areas of interest are established by the researcher, but the discussion of the issues is guided by the interviewee. This allows some control for both.
     • The semi-structured interview; There is less flexibility. The interviewer directs the interview more closely. There are more predetermined questions and allows the interviewee shape the flow of information.
     • The structured interview; it is a questionnaire that is completed face to face. The interviewer has control over the order of the predetermined questions. Allows you to schedule the event with some precision, this type of interview can provide an easier framework for analysis.
       • Procedures Draft the interview Pilot your questions Select your interviewees Conduct the interviews Analyse the interview data
       • Data analysis It is the final stage of the interview process and consists of gathering the collected data and structured in such a way that it is ready for analysis. This involves grouping the responses to each question from all interviewees to facilitate comparison between respondents. Using this the approach makes it easy to identify and quantify issues, problems and concerns.
       • Uses ·        Way to obtain detailed information on a topic or subject. ·        Reconstruction of past actions. ·        Qualitative research to collect data.

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