What are the features of a depth interview?

Question

Multiple select question.

Researchers ask open-ended, detailed questions.

Respondents can be asked follow-up questions to ensure researcher understanding.

Researchers aim to collect data that can be summarized numerically.

Interviewers may choose to deviate from a previously determined list of questions.

Answer 1

In a depth interview, the following features are typically present:

1. Researchers ask open-ended, detailed questions.
2. Respondents can be asked follow-up questions to ensure researcher understanding.
3. Interviewers may choose to deviate from a previously determined list of questions.

The statement regarding "Researchers aim to collect data that can be summarized numerically" is not a characteristic of depth interviews; this feature is more aligned with quantitative research methodologies. Depth interviews are qualitative in nature, focusing on understanding complex experiences and perspectives rather than summarizing data numerically.