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Proposed Interview Procedures

1. Establish Interview Objectives: It is important to establish the research objectives before conducting interviews; this will help ensure that the questions asked and the responses gathered are relevant to the research (Oosterveld et al., 2019). 

2. Choose Participants: Carefully consider who the participants are in the interview. It is important to select participants who are representative of the population being studied and have the knowledge and experience to provide useful information(Oosterveld et al., 2019). 

3. Develop Interview Questions: Create questions relevant to the research objectives. Ensure that the questions are open-ended and allow the participant to provide their perspectives. 

4. Prepare an Interview Environment: Ensure the environment is comfortable and conducive to a productive interview. Consider the setting, the seating arrangements, distractions, and the noise level (FAO, n.d.). 

5. Begin the Interview: Introduce the purpose of the interview and the research objectives. Allow the participant to provide their background information, explain any ethical considerations, and ask for their consent to participate in the study (FAO, n.d.). 

6. Conduct the Interview: Ask questions and actively listen to the participant's responses. Record the responses and take notes as needed (FAO, n.d.). 

7. End the Interview: Thank the participant for their time and effort. Provide them with a copy of the consent form and explain how their responses will be used (FAO, n.d.).

 8. Analyze the Responses: Carefully analyze the responses to the interview questions. Use this information to draw meaningful conclusions about the research objectives (FAO, n.d.). 

Justification of Each Procedure

1. Establish Interview Objectives: It is important to set objectives for the interview so that the questions and responses gathered are relevant to the research; this will help ensure the validity of the research(DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019). 

2. Choose Participants: Careful selection of participants is necessary to ensure the study population's representativeness. Selecting participants with the knowledge and experience to provide useful information will also help ensure the validity of the research(DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019). 

3. Develop Interview Questions: Open-ended questions relevant to the research objectives will help ensure that useful information is gathered. 

4. Prepare an Interview Environment: Creating a comfortable environment is important for productive interviews. Taking the setting, seating arrangements, distractions, and noise level into account will help ensure a successful interview(DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019). 

5. Begin the Interview: Introducing the purpose of the interview, and the research objectives will help ensure that the participant understands what the interview is about and why they are being interviewed. Asking for consent to participate in the study is also important for ethical reasons. 

6. Conduct the Interview: Asking questions and actively listening to the participant's responses is important to ensure that the information gathered is accurate and relevant. Recording the responses and taking notes will also help ensure accuracy(DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019). 

7. End the Interview: Thanking the participant for their time and effort is important to maintain a positive relationship with the interviewee. Providing a copy of the consent form and explaining how their responses will be used is also important for ethical reasons. 

8. Analyze the Responses: Carefully analyzing the responses to the interview questions is important to draw meaningful conclusions about the research objectives; this will help ensure the research is valid and reliable(DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019).

 I am considering interviewing people from the same demographic group my research focuses on. For example, if I am researching the impact of COVID-19 on college students, I would consider interviewing college students who have experienced the pandemic firsthand; this will ensure that the participants represent the studied population and have the knowledge and experience to provide useful information. The exact phrasing will be incorporated into the procedures as required; this includes information about the ethical principles guiding the research, the right to withdraw at any time, the right to refuse to answer questions, and the right to privacy and confidentiality.

Invitation, concluding statement, opening statement, and the interviews will all be included in the redesigned interview guide invitation will be personalized to the respondents and should contain the goal of the study, how the researchers will perform the study, the sort of questions that they will ask, interview length and any other pertinent information. The informed consent should explain the risks and benefits of participating in the study and the participant's rights. The introductory statement should explain the purpose of the interview and the research objectives.

The interview questions should be relevant to the research objectives and allow the participant to provide their own perspectives. The concluding/closing statement should thank the participant for their time and effort. When deciding the interview format, consider the participants' limitations and the research objectives. For example, if the participants cannot meet in person, an e-mail or phone interview may be more suitable. However, an in-person interview would be more appropriate if the research objectives require face-to-face interaction. I would include appropriate sources, such as scholarly articles, to support my choice.

Additionally, I would consider the pros and cons of each format. For example, e-mail interviews are convenient and cost-effective, but they need a more personal touch than in-person interviews. Phone interviews can provide more personal interaction but can be difficult to record. In-person interviews are the most personal but may require more planning and resources(DeJonckheere & Vaughn, 2019). After I have collected my data, I would arrange a peer debrief with one of my classmates; this can be done via phone or e-mail, depending on our availability.

 The purpose of the debrief is to discuss what we have learned from the research and to provide feedback on the interview process; this will help ensure that the data collected is accurate and that the research objectives are met. Additionally, I would ensure to include a debriefing process for the participants, which includes informing them of the research results and how their participation has contributed to the study; this will help ensure their rights are respected throughout the process. It will also help ensure that the participants know the research outcomes and that their contribution is valued.

FAO. (n.d.). Chapter 4: Questionnaire design. https://www.fao.org/3/w3241e/w3241e05.html

Oosterveld, P., Vorst, H. C., & Smits, N. (2019). Methods for questionnaire design: A taxonomy linking procedures to test goals. Quality of Life Research, 28(9), 2501-2512. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-019-02209-6