C H A P TE R 4
Interviews
C H A P TE R 4
Interviews Learning objectives This chapter will help you to: • Choose the type of interview and questions to suit your study design • Carry out interviews
Key words: interview; structured; semi-structured; direct and indirect questions
Introduction The interview is one of the main methods through which we collect data for qualitative research. Interviews can be used in various settings to collect information on a specific theme or topic. This chapter introduces some of the principles and procedures that should be used for conducting interviews. You will learn about the process of interviewing, different types of interviews, and a range of practical considerations during and after data collection. E X AM P L E Interview conducted during a study in Wakiso District Uganda, funded by EfA (Source: Photo was taken by the participant’s son)
Questionnaire-based interview about health care workers in a rural clinic in the South East of Malawi (Source: Fabian Cataldo)
Interviewer using an interview guide in South West Uganda (Source: Joseph Katongole)
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