Interviews

Interviewing people can be a much easier way to find information than searching in books or on the Internet. However the quality of your end result will very much depend on the quality of your questions and the correct choice of interviewees.
 * Conducting interviews
 * Transcribing an interview

Why Interview?
When you conduct an interview, you take the notes based on what the respondent says instead of asking them to fill in a form. It is very hard to “get” every word spoken and so the record of interview will always be a little bit “interpretive”. (If possible it is a good idea to use some form of recorder so that you can check what you have written for accuracy.) Despite this, interviews are a good research tool because:

o Interviews are a far more personal form of research than questionnaires. o In the personal interview, you work directly with the respondent. o Unlike sent surveys, you have the opportunity to probe or ask follow up questions. o Interviews are generally easier for the respondent, especially if what is sought is opinions or impressions. o Interviews are time consuming and require you to be prepared with both knowledge of your subject and the equipment you need. o You need to be able to respond to unplanned responses and questions.

 Reference: //Southern Cross University and the Southern Cross Institute of Action Research (SCIAR) // //Dapzury Valenzuela//; //Pallavi Shrivastava// //[] //
 * This document will talk you through **
 * Types of Interview
 * Types of Questions
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Stages of Investigation by Interview
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Practice and planning
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Preparing to interview
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Conduct of the interviewer
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">After the Interview

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