interview used in qualitative research and many studies illustrate its use in the context of diabetes and diabetes self‑management.[8‑17] The semi‑structured interview guide provides a clear set of instructions for interviewers and can provide reliable, comparable qualitative data. Research Sequence ScWk 242 Spring 2009 Assignment #1: Interview Protocol ( Due at the start of class, 2/11/09) This exercise is the development of an interview protocol. Although interviews are often associated with qualitative research, quantitative data can also be collected via interviews. The goal of this assignment is to Interviews can be defined as a qualitative research technique which involves "conducting intensive individual interviews with a small number of respondents to explore their perspectives on a particular idea, program or situation." There are three different formats of interviews: structured, semi-structured and unstructured. Interviewing in qualitative research is much like good conversation. It is the process of extracting people's experiences, describing how they felt about them and how they affected their lives. It is the most widely used method in qualitative research. interviews and therefore outshine the competition. Regardless of your level, this guide will help you to perfect your interview skills. Our consultants often come from industry backgrounds and know what hiring managers want, so they're also well placed to help you prepare for an interview. They take the time to listen to your career goals Preparing for an Interview An interview is an opportunity to showcase your relevant strengths, experience, and interest in the position for which you are applying. An interview is also a chance for you to ask questions of the employer to find out if the position is a good fit for you. A few things to know: An interview is a qualitative research method that relies on asking questions in order to collect data. Interviews involve two or more people, one of whom is the interviewer asking the questions. There are several types of interviews, often differentiated by their level of structure. Table 2.2 is an outline of a sample interview guide. Following are some basic guidelines for developing questions for the interview guide: •. Avoid the tendency to add "interesting" questions that do not relate to a research goal. Ensure that each question is relevant to the goals or hypotheses of your project. 182 DOING RESEARCH Learning how to design and use structured interviews, questionnaires and observation instruments is an important skill for research-ers. Such survey instruments can be used in many types of research, from case study, to cross-sectional survey, to experiment. A study of this sort can involve anything from a short A research interview involves an interviewer, who coordinates the process of the conversation and asks questions, and an interviewee, who responds to those questions. Interviews are an appropriate method when there is a need to collect in-depth information on people's opinions, thoughts, experiences, and feelings. 3 2.Introducing the research Explain: • the purpose of the interview, • why the participant has been chosen, and • the expected duration of the interview. Skif d tfthit iSeek informed consent of the interviewee: • Use the information sheet, • explanation of how the information is confidential, etc., • the use of note taking and/or the tape recorder, Research