Technique of Data Collection Interview

The Interview may be regarded a systematic method by which one person enters more or less imaginatively into the inner life of another who is generally a comparative stranger to him.

Characteristics Two or more persons Face to face relations Specific objective Collection of data All types of respondents

Objectives of Interview Main source of Hypothesis Information through direct and face to face contact To seek opportunity for observation Internal and personal information Information about qualitative information

Types of Interview Classification according to function: Diagnostic interview Treatment interview Research interview

Classification according to formality Formal / Structured interview Informal interview Semi formal /semi structured interview

Classification according to Methodology Non directive interview Focused interview Repetitive interview

Classification on the basis of duration Short term interview Long term interview

Classification on the basis of contact Direct interview In-direct interview

Merits Collection of all types of information Study of abstract and non- visible phenomena Study of past phenomena Adequate Psychological study

Inter- stimulative study Verification of information's possible Useful for all segments of the population The information gathered is reliable Flexible

De-merits Biased study Dependence on informants Dependence on memory Inferiority complex

Inaccurate report Problem of qualified interviewer Too much time consuming Specialized knowledge not always possible

Danger of unnecessary details Lot of subjectivity Difference in social background Expensive method Problem of trained/expert interviewer

Qualities of a good interviewer Attractive \Pleasing Personality Ability to investigate the truth Ability to get active co-operation Ability and Wisdom

Good Conservationist Un-biased Honest Psychologist/ Good analysist

Tact and Initiative Active participation without confronting the informant or injuring his feelings

Steps to be kept in mind during the process of interview Selection of proper time and place Introduction with the respondent Establish rapport Systematic questions to be put in clear language

Precautions should be taken on emotional points Avoid questions which might disturb the interview Encourage and guide the interviewee Recording the interview

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