INTERVIEW

Presented by :

Mamta sharma

Ph.D scholar

JECRC University,

Jaipur

Contents

1. Definition

2. Types of interview

3. Techniques of interview

4. Types of interview questions

5. Points for interviewer

6. Interview bias

7. Preparation for interview

8. Stages of interview investigation

9. Strengths & weakness

References

Definition The qualitative research interview seeks to describe and the

meanings of central themes in the life world of the subjects. The main task in interviewing is to understand the meaning of what the interviewees say. (Kvale,1996)

An interview is a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked by the interviewer to elicit facts or statements from the interviewee

Types of interview

Interviews range from:

Structured Semi-structured Unstructured

(directed) (non-directed)

Structured Interviews

have explicit research goals

Offer closed ended question

A proper sequence of questions

Semi structured

Flexible Contains topics, themes, or areas Use in social sciences

Unstructured Interviews

Have an implicit research agenda Are similar to ‘conversations with a purpose’ Each interview asked different series of questions

Choosing which type of interview to use depends on the nature of the research and who you are interviewing.

Interviews can move from being structured at the beginning to more unstructured at the end

Some other types of interview

Job interviewInformational interview Exit interviewCelebrity interview

Techniques of interview

Telephone interview Face to face interview Penal interview Group interview Stress interview Case interview Meal time interview

Types of Interview Questions (1)

Degree of focus‘grand-tour questions:

Ex. ‘What are the general purposes of this room?’

These enable a broad picture to be obtainedSpecific questions:

Ex. ‘ Please tell me more about …’

These help to find out more specific information

Types of Interview Questions (2)

Degree of open-endednessOpen-ended

Ex. ‘How do you feel about …’Used to discover participant’s perception of the

situation. Allows participants to interpret questions their own way. Allows new questions to be generated.

Closed questions Ex. ‘Do you agree with the idea that …’

Restricts participant’s response. Useful to confirm findings

Points for Interviewer

Keep atmosphere relaxed and informal

Explain the purpose of the study

Length of interview

Confidentiality

Interview Bias

By interviewer Desire to help the respondent Reactions to responses

By interviewee Faulty memory Dishonesty Misunderstanding

Preparation for Interview

Choose a setting with the least distraction.Explain the purpose of the interview.Address terms of confidentiality.Explain the format of the interview.Indicate how long the interview usually takes.Provide contact information of the interviewer.Allow interviewee to clarify any doubts about the

interview.Prepare a method for recording data, e.g., take notes.

Stages of Interview Investigation

Thematizing - the why and what of the investigation.Designing -plan the design of the study.Interviewing -conduct the interview .Analyzing -prepare the interview material for analysis.Verifying -ascertain the validity of the interview findings.Reporting -communicate findings of the study based on

scientific criteria.

Strengths & weakness

Strengths Depth of detail Can know the perception Provide exact information Very quick turnaround

Weakness

Expensive and time consuming Reactive effects Can not recall information

References Interviews An Introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing,

Kael, Steinar . Sage Publications, 1996Research interviewing techniques by Bill Gillham ,Mc graw hill

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