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Outline the procedure for interviewing

      

Outline the procedure for interviewing

  

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Maurice
(i) Introduce yourself to the respondent(s), avoiding titles unless it is necessary. Tell him/her who you are and where you work.

(ii) Explain the purpose of the study and how it will contribute to improvement of educational practices in the country. Assure the respondent that the information he provides will be treated confidentially.

(iii) Be friendly and make the respondent feel comfortable and relaxed in your presence.

(iv) Ask your questions; probe the respondent to obtain more data.

(v) Avoid making negative comments and criticisms.

(vi) Avoid negative facial expressions like frowning.

(vii) Avoid interrupting the flow of information when the respondent is talking.

(viii) Interview the respondent in a place with minimum disruptions from the environment.

(ix) Ask your question simply and in a friendly manner.

(x) Listen carefully to the answers

(xi) Never hint – either by specific comment or non-verbal clues – to suggest a particular response.

(xii) In case you realize the respondent is not giving you correct information, cross examine him. If sensitive questions are to be asked, remind the respondent that answers will be held in strict confidence.

(xiii) Write down the answers. Interact with the respondent as an equal.

(xiv) At the end of the interview, thank the respondent.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 3, 2019 at 10:51


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