Unstructured Interviews - Introduction and Political Advantages + Disadvantges Flashcards
UI
Unstructured interviews
Who favours UI?
Interpretivists
What type of conversations are UI?
Free flowing conversations
What line of questioning can interviewers carry out in UI?
Any line of questioning they wish
What data do UI produce?
Qualitative data
What can interviewers provide interviewees with in UI?
Explanations and meanings for questions
Why are UI flexible?
Because they can allow interviewers to explore whatever seems relevant or interesting as they aren’t tied to a strict set of questions
What are UI useful for exploring? Why?
Useful for exploring unfamiliar topics because they are open and explanatory
What is required for the interviewer before carrying out an UI?
Training
Why do interviewers need training before carrying out an UI?
So they can recognise sociologically important topics to further explore and ask questions about
What skill do interviewers need to carry out an UI? Why?
Good interpersonal skills so they can establish rapport
Why is establishing a rapport with the interviewee essential for carrying out an UI?
It’s essential for answers to be full, open and honest
What are UI which limits the number of interviews that can be carried out?
They are very time consuming
On average how long does an UI take to carry out?
3 hours
Why do UI have high costs?
Because factors such as training and travelling to places to carry out interviews cost lots of money
