Lecture 2- Interviewing Flashcards
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What is nomothetic
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- Relating to the discovery of general laws
- Larger samples
- Quantitive analysis
2
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What is idiographic
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- Relating to the study of particular facts or processes
- Small numbers appropriate
- Qualitative analysis
3
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What are structured interviews
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- Exactly the same questions
- Could be in written format
4
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What are semi structured interviews
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- Basic items for everyone
- Allowing for prompts or follow up
- More flexible
5
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What are unstructured interviews
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- General themes you want to discuss
- Less comparable
6
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Design issues- schedule wording, what’s funnelling
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Order from open to closed questions
7
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What is reflection in an interview
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- A statement on what u think the participant meant/ said so they can agreee or elaborate
- Invites more elaboration or disclosure
- A chance to check what they’re saying
8
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What are responses, follow ups and prompts
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- “Could you say a bit more about”
- “what did you mean by “
9
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Why would you express ignorance
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- Encourages participant to state the obvious
- Less assumptions
10
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Avoid
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- Double barrelled questions
- Introducing assumptions
- Complex or jargon wording
11
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Piloting will help
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Identify problems in wording
12
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What is rapport
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An informal, conversation like ambience to enhance disclosure
13
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Features of rapport
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- Relaxed
- Atmosphere of openness
- Trust which leads to disclosure
14
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Rapport conduct in the interview
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- Giving space
- Retaining control of the agenda
- Judgement when they’re straying
- Tact in keeping them on topic
15
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What’s one issue with taking notes during an interview
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Distracting for the patient
