Semi-Structured Interviews

• In a semi-structured interview, what can the interviewer do with the answers?

  Explore answers more freely.
• Why might an interviewer allow a participant to expand on their answers?

  To gain deeper insights into their experiences.
• How do semi-structured interviews balance structured and unstructured interviews?

  They combine consistency with depth and flexibility
• What allows semi-structured interviews to adapt during the conversation?

  Conversational follow-ups and additional questions
• How do semi-structured interviews differ from focus groups?

  Focus groups involve multiple participants answering simultaneously
• What is the final step in the analysis of semi-structured interviews?

  Write up a report summarizing your analysis
• What are the key features of semi-structured interviews?

  • Combines structured and unstructured formats
  • Uses pre-prepared questions
  • Allows for exploration of answers
  • Facilitates in-depth understanding of topics
• What is a semi-structured interview?

  It combines structured and unstructured interviews.
• What type of training do interviewers need for semi-structured interviews?

  Training to ask questions and manage conversations.
• Why are semi-structured interviews considered time-consuming?

  They require extensive preparation and analysis.
• What makes analyzing open-ended responses in semi-structured interviews challenging?

  The complexity of the data involved.
• What are the characteristics of semi-structured interviews?

  • Combine prepared questions
  • Include flexible follow-ups
  • Provide richer, detailed data
• What is the conversational flow in semi-structured interviews?

  The interview feels natural and conversational
• Why is it important to familiarize yourself with the data after transcription?

  To understand the content of the transcripts
• What is the main difference between semi-structured interviews and other interview types?

  Combination of structure and flexibility
• What is the purpose of following up with unplanned questions during an interview?

  To explore interesting responses further
• How should the flow of a semi-structured interview be managed?

  Keep the conversation on track while allowing natural progression
• What is a key characteristic of semi-structured interviews regarding questions?

  Prepared questions guide the interview
• What is the first step in conducting a semi-structured interview?

  Create a list of key questions
• How should structured questions be used in a semi-structured interview?

  As a guide for the conversation
• What is a potential bias in semi-structured interviews?

  Interviewer questions may influence answers.
• How do semi-structured interviews guide the conversation?

  They use fixed questions to guide discussion
• Why is it important to establish rapport during an interview?

  To make the interviewee feel comfortable
• What is the purpose of coding in data analysis?

  To identify key themes and concepts
• How does flexibility in semi-structured interviews affect comparability of responses?

  It makes comparing responses tricky.
• How do semi-structured interviews guide conversations?

  They use pre-prepared questions to guide discussions.
• What is one key benefit of semi-structured interviews?

  They allow for flexibility
• What do HR managers assess through interviews in business?

  The impact of a new training program
• What are the advantages of semi-structured interviews?

  • Flexibility to explore new topics
  • Deeper information from detailed responses
  • Building rapport with interviewees
• How can building rapport in semi-structured interviews benefit the process?

  It makes interviewees comfortable sharing information
• What ethical considerations should be taken when interviewing students about study habits?

  • Obtain explicit consent
  • Ensure confidentiality of responses
  • Provide a full explanation after the interview
• What should researchers address during debriefing?

  Participants' questions or concerns
• What type of interviews are used to gain deep insights in research?

  Semi-structured interviews
• How might a semi-structured interview be conducted with students about their study habits?

  • Start with prepared questions
  • Ask about preferred learning environments
  • Allow elaboration on how they create those spaces
• What are the fields where semi-structured interviews are commonly used?

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Business
• How do flexible follow-ups enhance semi-structured interviews?

  They allow additional questions based on responses
• In psychology, what do researchers interview patients about?

  Experiences with therapy
• Why is it important to keep student responses confidential?

  To ensure they are used solely for research
• How do you organize codes during data analysis?

  By categorizing them into groups
• What is the first step in analyzing data from semi-structured interviews?

  Transcribe the interviews into text