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Migrant Education. Interviewing Techniques and Strategies Types of Questions. Example: Why did you move here? Positives Puts the interviewee at ease and helps to build rapport Lets the interviewee answer in his / her own way More reliable Allows for unanticipated answers .
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Migrant Education Interviewing Techniques and Strategies Types of Questions
Example: Why did you move here? • Positives • Puts the interviewee at ease and helps to build rapport • Lets the interviewee answer in his / her own way • More reliable • Allows for unanticipated answers Open-Ended Questions
Negatives • May make the interviewee feel uncomfortable if you are asking for information that is considered personal Open-Ended Questions
Example: Was Francisco in Kindergarten when he lived in Texas? • Positives • Answers “yes” or “no” • Gets to the point quickly • Questions are useful for fact finding and summarizing Closed-Ended Questions
Negatives • May unintentionally “lead” the interviewee • May not elicit the right or enough information Closed-Ended Questions
Gain insight into a person’s thought process, rationale • Obtain additional information or clarification • Often starting with one of the 5 “W’s” (who, what, when, where, and why) Probing Questions Con’t
Useful in rounding out a “picture” • If used too early in the interview may be interpreted as threatening • Examples: • “What are some of the reasons you moved?” • “Why were you not able to find work?” Probing Questions
In your own words, repeat the information provided by the migrant family member to confirm this information is correct • Example: “In this move for work, you said all of your school age children moved with you to this community. Is this correct?” Confirming Information
Usually closed-ended, answered by “yes” or “no” • Convey to the interviewee that you are looking for a particular response • Should be avoided • Example: “You moved here to work in the orchards, right?” (leading) vs. “What kind of work did you move here to do?” Leading Questions