unstructured interviews
semi-structured interviews
structured interviews
focus group interviews
key informant interviews
interviewers are guided by structure and may combine fixed-response and open-ended response questions.
interviewers are trained to ask questions precisely; and may combine fixed-response and open-ended questions.
typically a homogenous group with a specific area of experience – between 4-12 participants per group with interviews lasting 1-2hrs.
general guide allowing participants to answer or expound on the topic as they choose; gentle probes may be used to gain deeper responses.
chosen because of expertise in the area being researched, individuals chosen are influential, prominent, & well-informed ppl in an organ/comm
