Individual Interviews

In an individual interview, an interviewer sits face to face with a respondent. This is often the method of choice when a large amount of information must be gathered. The interviewer asks open-ended questions designed to solicit detailed responses. The individual interview offers a great deal of flexibility. Questions can be asked in a specified sequence or at random. Issues that arise can be explored in depth.

• Determining project purpose, scope, services required and schedule
• Determine sample size
• Write and submit a project proposal

• Develop a list of potential participants
• Develop the survey instrument
• Contact potential participants: explain project, obtain agreement to participate and set time for interview
• Conduct the personal interview

• Write detailed analytical project report
• Deliver survey results to the client