Applied Qualitative Research: In-Depth Interviews

Length: 6 hours
Instructor: Greg Guest & Emily Namey
Lecture Recordings: Lifetime Access
Evergreen Content: Materials Continually Updated

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Student: $297
Professional: $387

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Category: Asynchronous, Workshops

This workshop covers in-depth interviewing (IDI) from an applied perspective. It begins with a focused overview of this qualitative method, including when to use/not use, and overall rationale for incorporating in-depth interviews into a research study. From these beginning stages of research design, the course covers the essential elements of choosing a study population, selecting an effective sampling strategy, and estimating an appropriate sample size. The workshop then delves into the nuts and bolts of implementing an in-depth interview study. Participants will learn best practices and be provided with examples for developing an effective interview guide. Participants will learn about IDI guide structure and flow, along with techniques to ensure the guide both engages study participants and informs a study’s research questions(s). Next, the workshop transitions into the art and science of conducting an IDI. Participants will learn a range of techniques to establish rapport and enhance the likelihood of interviewer success, and have the option to watch and critique a demonstration IDI. The quintessential skill of inductive probing is covered in depth, including numerous examples and an interactive session, in which participants can practice what they’ve learned. The workshop also addresses the increasingly important topic of remote interviewing and presents participants with empirical data to help choose if, and what type of, remote interview modality is appropriate. The workshop concludes with a discussion of documenting the interview and, more generally, best practices for qualitative data management. In this latter section, participants will learn the importance of using a transcription protocol and be provided with a template they can use or adapt for their own research.

The workshop is comprised of lectures and self-paced hands-on exercises. Examples throughout are drawn from both domestic and international research contexts.

4:30 Materials Provided / 5:33 Class Content / 11:01 Learning Objectives

Instructors

Greg Guest, Ph.D.

Guest is an independent researcher and educator with more than 20 years of experience across the four primary research sectors – government, non-profit, corporate, and academic. Greg has devoted much of his career to teaching (including writing six textbooks) and building institutional capacity in research methodology. Read More

Emily Namey, M.A.

Emily Namey is a qualitative research methodologist with 20 years’ experience designing and implementing mixed methods research and evaluations. Her work has largely focused on health and development. She has a specific interest in improving the evidence base for qualitative research methodology. Read More

Workshop Details

Goals of the Workshop

Our motivating goal is to provide an interactive and engaging experience as we journey through the elements of in-depth interviewing in an applied research context. Our workshop is designed to provide participants with the materials and instruction needed to design and implement an in-depth interview research study, and to apply what they’ve learned to their own projects.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe what an in-depth interview is (and is not)
Explain the rationale for choosing in-depth interviewing as a method, particularly in comparison with focus groups
Select an appropriate sampling strategy for an IDI study
Estimate the sample size needed for an IDI study, based on a study’s objectives
Craft an effective interview guide
Implement an in-depth interview that generates data to inform a study’s research question(s)
Describe be able to execute the various methods of inductive probing
Explain the importance of data management in qualitative research
Design a transcription protocol for an in-depth interview study

Who Should Attend

Designing and Implementing In-depth Interviews (IDIs) is intended for researchers at all levels who wish to gain an understanding of how to design, implement, and document an IDI-based research study. There is no pre-requisite for this workshop. However, we recommend interested individuals view the Foundations of Applied Qualitative Research workshop (Free!) prior to this course to provide an epistemological and theoretical orientation for the more practical, hands-on, qualitative workshops.

Syllabus

Chapter 1. Designing an In-Depth Interview (IDI) Study
1.1 Course Context, Introduction to IDIs, & Participant Selection
1.2 Sample Sizes
1.3 Recruitment

Chapter 2. Creating an Effective Interview Guide
2.1 Interview Structure, Scope and Flow
2.2 Types of Questions
2.3 Using Projective Techniques

Chapter 3. Conducting an In-Depth Interview
3.1 Techniques for Effective Interviewing
3.2 Probing
3.3 Interviewing Remotely

Chapter 4. After the Interview & Next Steps
4.1 Documenting and Processing the Interview
4.2 Wrapping Up

What is Provided

Participants receive lifetime access to all course materials, including complete course notes and lecture recordings. You can revisit these materials any time you like, without worrying about expiration dates. Pretty awesome, huh?

Content for this class is evergreen, meaning participants will always have access to the most current version of the course materials. Thus, if we revise materials or update recordings, you will have immediate access to the most current content without needing to re-enroll in the class. Even more awesome.

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Tuition Support for Students

We offer reduced-price registrations for undergraduate and graduate students who are actively enrolled in a recognized bachelor's, master's or doctoral training program. No application is necessary to qualify for the student tuition rates; simply choose the student rate when beginning the registration process at the top of the page. Confirmation of student status may be requested at a later time.

Reviews

Emily and Greg were engaging and provided concrete applied examples, activities, and content. I feel like I came away with concrete skills and methods that I can apply to my own work. I really enjoyed the workshop and am happy that CenterStat is offering this as an option.

I really liked all of the applied components, demos, working in groups, practicing, etc. It made me feel much more connected to the material and to everyone else in the workshop, which I feel like is often missing from online workshops.

This was a great overview for people who have no previous experience with qualitative data. It was a soft approach that showed a wide variety of possibilities. Very positive, respectful and inspiring. Everything was very clear and organized.

This is the most interactive online workshop I have ever attended. It kept me very engaged, motivated to learn, and excited to apply techniques and discuss with the group. Greg and Emily are very knowledgeable, passionate, and eager to share their knowledge with attendees. They are fantastic at answering questions promptly, and they made the entire experience conversational, interactive, and exciting.

Emily and Greg did a fabulous job! They took a lot of time to answer attendee questions throughout, and it was helpful that they adapted the material (and time spent on the material) as they went depending on what people were most confused about or wanted the most information about.

Applied Qualitative Research: In-Depth Interviews

Instructors

Greg Guest, Ph.D.

Emily Namey, M.A.

Workshop Details

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