Structured:

- Typically consists of closed-ended questions

- Questions asked in the same order for every participant

- Typically used for social surveys

Semi-structured:

- Prepared set of questions but sequence of questions may vary from participant to participant

- Interviewer may ask participants further questions depending on participants' responses, e.g. to clarify

- Possibility of exploring unanticipated but relevant topics with participants

- Most commonly used in qualitative research

Unstructured:

- Broad list of topics/issues that may be covered

- Questions could vary in phrasing and sequence, depending on how participants respond

- Often initiated with a grand tour/broad open question

-Possibility of exploring unanticipated but relevant topics with participants

- Typically used in ethnographic studies, gathering oral history

Focus Group Discussions:

- Group interview with multiple participants and a moderator/facilitator

- Planned questions designed to permit discussion to emerge

- Key purpose: Use group interaction to get at joint construction of meaning of topics for discussion

As a mentor, what would you do with Kevin's analysis? What advice would you give?