Qualitative In-depth Interview Method:
A Quality Approach to Data Collection and Analysis
Presenter: Margaret R. Roller MA
As the most frequently used qualitative research method, the in-depth interview enables researchers to explore complex issues and gain a contextually rich understanding of participants’ lived experiences. However, the complexities associated with conducting qualitative in-depth interviews present unique challenges to researchers who strive to develop qualitative research designs that result in meaningful contextual data and analysis while incorporating quality measures that maximize the ultimate usefulness of their research.
This short course will discuss an approach that is focused on rigorous in-depth interview method design that does not stifle the unique attributes of qualitative research and the creative approaches utilized by skilled qualitative researchers. With respect to data collection, this course will discuss the strengths and limitations of the in-depth interview method, scope (sampling, sample size, and cooperation), data gathering (researcher and participant effects, guide development, interviewer skills and techniques), and mode considerations. The analysis portion of the short course will discuss the association between the unique attributes of qualitative research and the skills required to analyze qualitative data, analytical approaches, data formats, an eight-step analysis process, and a brief review of CAQDAS (computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software). Practical examples from the presenter’s work and the literature will be used throughout the course to illustrate points of discussion. As an interactive course, attendees will be asked for their input on topic areas and encouraged to ask questions.
This course is on Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET – 5:30 pm ET. You may register here (Note: You will need to provide an email address and create a password [if necessary] to gain access to the registration page.)