Qualitative methods

Question 1

Please name some of the advantages when doing interviews

Answer 1

• Learn about the peoples’ interpretations and points of view
• Compare between different interpretations
• Insight into important narratives
• Insight into local norms, ideals, values

Question 2

Please name some of the advantages when doing interviews

Answer 2

• Learn about the peoples’ interpretations and points of view
• Compare between different interpretations
• Insight into important narratives
• Insight into local norms, ideals, values

Question 3

Please name some of the disadvantages when doing interviews

Answer 3

• Knowledge depends on questions asked
• Difference between saying and doing
• “What people say, what people do, what people say they do are different things”

Question 4

What are the steps when conducting an interview?

Answer 4

Preparation
-	Interview guide
-	Provide interviewee with information
Interviewing
-	Questions
    -Why, how, who, when etc. 
-	Ask for examples
-	Write down short reflections immediately after
Analysis
-	Transcribe
-	Coding
Reporting
-	Get back to the interviewee with the data

Question 5

Please name the different types of interviews and elaborate on their characteristics

Answer 5

Structured = Very structured, no deviations from question order, no clarification or additional questions 
Unstructured = The interviewee guides the interview, good if long narratives are needed, less structured 
Semi-structured = Possible to make comparison and link different concepts, allows for open-ended responses

Question 6

What is important to consider when asking interview questions?

Answer 6

• Questions are related to RQ
• Clear language and not two question in one
• Good mix of different questions