https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23 How would you open an interview? en-us 2020-11-10 15:25:05 UTC 2025-10-16 13:26:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/947350125 I wouldn't start with a 'devil's advocate' question as you would want to lead into these questions towards the end when the participant is more comfortable. Doing it straight away could cause discomfort or distress and set a tone for the rest of the interview.]]> 2020-11-20 22:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/947350125 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/947364541 I would probably start with this question type, as they are easy to start with and enable you to understand where your interviewee lies in relation to your research. ]]> 2020-11-20 23:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/947364541 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/948734157 I would start with this type of questioning as it can provide context on the subject of the interview. It can also ease the participant into the interview by allowing them to tell their backstory on/involvement with the subject. ]]> 2020-11-21 22:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/948734157 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/948738111 I wouldn't start with this question as it would throw the participant into giving an opinion or view straight away. This could cause the participant to become stressed and, in some extreme cases, offended which could jeopardise the interview. ]]> 2020-11-21 22:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/948738111 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/949744362 I think that a descriptive question type would be the best way to start as it is an easy way to ease participants into the interview,. Additionally, it does not require participants to express their opinions towards their topic which would risk them feeling overwhelmed. ]]> 2020-11-22 14:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/949744362 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/949753529 I would not start with this question type as starting an interview with controversial/sensitive topics could risk inaccurate data being collected throughout the interview due to a participants possible change in mindset. It would be more beneficial to use these question types towards the end of the interview. ]]> 2020-11-22 14:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/949753529 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/951948303 i feel that descriptive questions would be the most ideal way of starting an interview, due to them being fairly easier to answer and less in depth. Descriptive questions also enable you to figure out certain key themes used in your interview and the order in relation to the respondent. ]]> 2020-11-23 11:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/951948303 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/952007246 I would begin with a descriptive questions as it would allow a smooth transition into an interview and make the conversation more natural. It allows for the interviewee to be comfortable in the answer they give, especially if the question is something associated with themselves or their work for example. It is also a good indicator of how you might guide the questionnaire in order to get the most out of it. ]]> 2020-11-23 12:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/952007246 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/952020216 I would not start with a structural question as I feel this style of question would be more effectively asked as a follow up from another question type. It aims to obtain a reflection and so asking an interviewee to reflect at the beginning of a questionnaire may not result in useful information. ]]> 2020-11-23 12:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/952020216 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/952095758 I wouldn't start with a 'devil's advocate' type question, as a controversial question as such could influence the rest of the respondents answers to questions asked, due to them taking offence. Starting with these questions could also lead to an awkward atmosphere throughout the rest of the interview,  creating a fatigued bias.

]]> 2020-11-23 12:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/952095758 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/955713657 I would start with this type of questioning. I think its a good way to start as it will give the interviewer more understanding and direction to guide the further questions to get the most out of the interview.]]> 2020-11-24 11:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/955713657 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/955720263 I would not start with a 'Devil's Advocate' question. It may set the tone of the interview off in the wrong way by diving in with a question which may be seen as sensitive or inappropriate and then cause the participant to not want to respond to the other questions in a way which they would of previously done.]]> 2020-11-24 11:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/955720263 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/956191165 I would start with this type of questioning. They are the answers that people will be more comfortable answering and it eases people into the interview. 
 ]]> 2020-11-24 13:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/956191165 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/956200417 I wouldn't start with this type of questioning as it would be unfair. These type of questions may cause stress or anxiety. These are not the type of emotions you want the participant to feel throughout the rest of the interview as it may alter the answers they decide to give. ]]> 2020-11-24 14:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/956200417 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/960637112 This question type would not be a good way to begin an interview as it may come across as quite intrusive to a participant as they are generally based around controversial and sensitive subjects which may put participants off from carrying on with the rest of the interview.]]> 2020-11-25 17:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/960637112 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/960665995 A descriptive question would be the best way to begin an interview because they are easy to answer opening questions as the participant does not need to think to deeply about their opinion on something which would be seen in an opinion or structural question but focuses on their own experiences.]]> 2020-11-25 17:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/960665995 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/961767540 I would start with this because it's a simple starting question. I think it would warm up the interviewee before diving in with bigger and more in depth questions as they don't require deep responses. ]]> 2020-11-25 22:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/961767540 https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/961775345 I would not start my interview with this type of question because I think it's too deep of a question to start with, especially if it's a topic someone is passionate over. It might not be easy for some interviewees, as it aims to get people's feelings out and the first question might be a little bit too soon.]]> 2020-11-25 22:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/simondickinson07/cn9cqacnyu50mq23/wish/961775345