1. Technique of Data Collection
Interview

2. 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.

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

4. 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

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

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

7. Classification according to Methodology
Non directive interview
Focused interview
Repetitive interview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Good Conservationist
Un-biased
Honest
Psychologist/ Good analysist

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

18. 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

19. 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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