What Are The Issues, Or Concerns In Conducting Interviews?

1.	What Are The Issues, Or Concerns In Conducting Interviews?
Answer» Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a COMPLETE understanding of the accuracy of the interview. Accuracy of the information recorded. Did you miss anything? Did you record it in written form exactly as was said by the participant? Bias. Did I “ADD” to what I observed by presuming or assuming something that was not stated DIRECTLY by the participant? Would someone else who had not interviewed the participant be able to get a clear, correct picture of what was DISCUSSED by reading your notes? Confidentiality. Be sure you have asked for their PERMISSION to be interviewed, and that they are aware of the purpose and intended audience of the interview.

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Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a COMPLETE understanding of the accuracy of the interview.
Accuracy of the information recorded. Did you miss anything? Did you record it in written form exactly as was said by the participant?
Bias. Did I “ADD” to what I observed by presuming or assuming something that was not stated DIRECTLY by the participant?
Would someone else who had not interviewed the participant be able to get a clear, correct picture of what was DISCUSSED by reading your notes?
Confidentiality. Be sure you have asked for their PERMISSION to be interviewed, and that they are aware of the purpose and intended audience of the interview.

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