Qualitative Primary Methods: Semi-structured Interviews Flashcards
Are semi-structured interviews formal or informal?
Informal
What form of questions do semi-structured interviews use?
Pre-coded questions
Why is verstehen a strength in semi-structured interviews? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher will learn how the participant views the world. Theoretical strength
Who studied the ladettes
Jackson
What form of data did Jackson get with her ladettes study?
Qualitative data
Why is the participants being able to introduce new issues a strength? Is it P, E or T?
The researcher will be able to get more valid research. Theoretical Strength
Why is the researcher being able to seek clarification a strength? Is it P, E or T?
It means the researcher fully understand what their participant has said. Practical strength
Why is reliability a weakness with semi-structured interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Follow-up questions are different for each participant. Theoretical weakness
Why is access a weakness with semi-structured interviews? Is it P, E or T?
It can be difficult to get to some participants. Practical issue
Who did Davies study?
Female offenders
Where were the female offenders in Davies’ study located?
A prison
Who would Davies need to go through to get access to the prison?
A gatekeeper
