Interviews In Practice Flashcards

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What form of interview does qualitative research use?

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Unstructured

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What are the characteristics of structured interviews?

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Closed questions, pre-determined response option

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What are the characteristics of semi structured interviews?

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Mixed, either some closed and some open questions OR pre- determined questions with open responses

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What are the characteristics of unstructured interviews?

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Open questions or single trigger question; prompts enable further exploration of issues

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What are the advantages of structured interview?

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  • use to measure issues of interest
  • gather masses of data very quickly
  • can use electronic data capture techniques to reduce input errors
  • quick and easy to complete
  • researcher presence can ensure complete data
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What are the disadvantages of structured interviews?

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  • pre-specified response options
  • do not give context
  • not individual
  • risk of researcher bias on interview content
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What are the advantages of semi-structured interviews?

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  • can measure and provide context
  • can use one to build on the other
  • can find out about different aspects of the same issue
  • triangulates data = more robust
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What are the disadvantages of semi-structured interview?

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  • not many - mainly comes down to quality of design

- risk of researcher bias on interview content and process

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What are the advantages of unstructured interview?

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  • captures understanding of an issue from the perspective of the participant in their own words
  • researcher can clarify issues at the time of interview
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What are the disadvantages of unstructured interviews?

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  • time consuming and therefore expensive
  • data analysis
  • lengthy and difficult
  • risk of researcher bias on interviewer content and process
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How is validity and reliability maintained in structured interviews?

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  • interview development based on best evidence/expert opinion/ public consultation
  • all possible response options addressed
  • piloted prior to full study use to identify errors
  • interviewer honesty
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How is credibility and trustworthiness in unstructured interviews maintained?

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  • interview “schedule” provided
  • at analysis, findings “fit” with intention of interview
  • evidence of researcher reflexivity and maintenance of field notes; bias made apparent
  • findings more likely to be believed if data captures in conducive surroundings
  • interviewer experience increases credibility
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What form of interview does quantitative research use?

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Structured

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