2. Qualitative interviewing Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is unobtrusive data?
Data which exists before research begins
e.g. Physical traces, archival data
What is a qualitative interview?
One-to-one semi-structured interviewing
Encouraging rich detail, honest experiences and more personal answers
What are some pros of this method?
Generate rich and detailed data
Useful for background information
Flexible interaction
What are some cons of this method?
Time consuming and effortful
Relies on self-report
Interviewer biases
Cannot be generalised
What are some ways to prepare for an interview?
Decide on a topic
Consider ethics
Identify target group
Gather resources
Decide on format and schedule
Prepare pilot interview
Collect data
What are some ethical considerations with qualitative interviews?
Maintaining professional relationship
Potential harm
Disclosure
What are some typical characteristics of a qualitative interviewing sample?
Smaller
Recruitment can be challenging
What are some key points of practicalities for interviews?
Appropriate setting
Arrive on time
Appropriate equipment
Dressed well
Open correctly
What is reflexivity?
Acknowledging things about ourselves that may influence interpretation, analyses and conclusions
What are the two ways to transcribe an interview?
Orthographic- playing the script
Jeffersonian- gathering the paralinguistic features
What are the four elements of trustworthiness?
Credibility
Conformability
Transparency
Usefullness
