Interviewing (Qualitative Data Collection)
Date:
26/11/2014
Organised by:
Social Research Association
Presenter:
Liz Spencer
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Lindsay Adams; Tel: 0207 998 0304; lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk
Description:
As a qualitative method, interviewing can generate wonderfully rich and nuanced data, but it requires considerable social, listening and questioning skills. This one-day course is designed to help participants become aware of and practise some of the techniques involved. As well as a grounding in the principles of semi-structured and in-depth interviewing, participants will gain hands-on experience of conducting interviews, acting as an interviewee, and giving and receiving detailed feedback. Some knowledge of qualitative research or attendance on the design day is advisable. During the course we will cover:
- theories of interviewing
- when to use this method
- different kinds of interview and degrees of structure
- questioning and probing skills (how to criticise and improve on these)
- practical issues involved in setting up interviews
- interviewing different kinds of participant
- recording and transcription
Cost:
£195 for SRA members; £260 for non-members
Website and registration:
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Qualitative Approaches (other)
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