RESEARCH METHODS; SEMI STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS

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Semi structured interviews: 

the researcher has some set/pre coded questions, however they are able to probe respondents and ask extra questions if needed - Qualatative 

Advantages:

P: flexible structure allows respondents to develop their answers and the interviewers to probe further, increasing validity

E: can get informed consent from participants and build up a rapport so that data will be high in validity 

T: interpretivists = can get meanings and feelings, empathy…

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