Advantages Of Qualitative Interviewing Flashcards
1
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Reconstruction of Events / Future Plans
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occurs when an interviewee is asked to recall a certain event or situation
2
Q
Reactive Effects
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the presence of ethnographers can cause people to behave unnaturally
3
Q
Less Intrusive
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Impact is less than the impact of having an ethnographer’s constant presence
4
Q
Longitudinal Research is easier
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repeat interviews are much easier to organize
5
Q
Greater Breadth of Coverage
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allows access to a wider variety of people and situations
6
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Specific Focus
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better suited for dealing with a specific issue
7
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Issues with Observation
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many issues are simply not open to observation
