Grand tour |
General question related to the content of the overall research question, which participant knows a lot about |
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How has your pregnancy been so far?
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Core questions |
Five to 10 questions that directly relate to the information the researcher wants to know |
Answer the research question(s)
Help participant talk openly about the topic in an exploratory way
Typically asked of all participants
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What do you think pregnant women should do for exercise during pregnancy?
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Planned follow-up questions |
Specific questions that ask for more details about particular aspects of the core questions |
Answer particular aspects of the core interview questions
Obtain greater detail about responses
Asked depending on participant responses
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It sounds like you exercise most days. What activities do you do for exercise?
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Unplanned follow-up questions |
Questions that arise during the interview based on participant responses |
Answer particular aspects of the participant response
Obtain greater detail about responses
Asked depending on participant responses
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You mentioned that you were feeling lonely and didn’t have the energy to exercise during pregnancy. Can you tell me more about that?
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