Qualitative Interview Basics: 5 Costly Mistakes To Avoid (+ Free Interview Guide)

Learn how to undertake interviews for qualitative research projects such as dissertations and theses. David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) discuss 5 common and costly mistakes that students and first-time researchers make when hosting interviews. We cover the interview strategy, interview questions and interview guide, along with loads of examples.

OVERVIEW: Qualitative Interviewing 101
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Not having an interview strategy/plan
05:22 Not having sound interview technique/skills
10:20 Location and equipment issues
15:43 A lack of risk management and mitigation
20:31 Not keeping the research aims front of mind
24:43 Recap and outro

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