Educational Research Methods

 

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Good practice in interviewing

Important things to consider if using interviews


There are a number of practical issues to consider in being a good research interviewer


Before the interview: consider what you need to plan in advance.


At the start of the interview: brief and prepare your participant


During the interview:

            Pacing: do not rush through the questions

            Listening: do not do too much of the talking


Build validity checks into your interview


At the close of the interview: thank and debrief your participant


This is a personal site of Keith S. Taber to support teaching of educational research methods.

(Dr Keith Taber is Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.)