How to Conduct an Action Research Interview
Action research, or practice-based research, is a form of applied learning often used by researchers. An important part of the data collection process in action research is conducting interviews with subjects. These people provide the researcher with valuable information needed to come to a conclusion and solve the problem at hand.
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Ask a series of specific questions. This type of interview is very structured. The interviewer should focus on making sure the subject understands the context of the questions.
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Start with an open-ended question. Allow the interviewee to take hold of the conversation and see where it goes. You might be able to get more information with this method because the subject may talk freely about items on his own agenda. It is especially important to make sure the subject understands that everything he says is on the record because the answers can be personal.
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Ask your questions in written form. Answers should be multiple choice or brief, written responses. This type of interview is best when you’re looking for generalized results from a large group -- not detail.
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Develop an open questionnaire. Leave room for interviewees to respond to the questions in their own words, displaying their opinions. This type of interview is best when you’re looking for very specific results from only a handful of participants.
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