Introduction to interview methods for social science research 

An ISSR short course by Eric Griffith

Description:

 Interviews can be used by social scientists to collect in-depth and nuanced qualitative data. The personalized nature of interviews can help researchers discover details that might otherwise be missed by more generalized or standardized research methods, such as surveys. The goal of this workshop is for participants to be able to recognize what type of interview is most appropriate for a project, and then be able to generate an efficient and effective line of questioning.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session participants will be able to

• Choose the most appropriate interview technique (e.g. structure or semi-structured?) for a project
• Develop effective open-ended and non-leading questions
• Outline strategies for follow up questions
• Integrate interview media devices (e.g. pen and paper, tape recorder) in a non-intrusive manner
• Elicit useful answers from interview participants

Fees:

Free