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- Recorders can malfunction and batteries die. ...
- An external noise can easily block a key piece of detail the source says if you aren't following good interviewing techniques.
- Recorders can make some interviewees nervous.
- Some sources may not even allow their interviews to be recorded.
- Why should qualitative interviews be recorded?
- What do you use to record an interview?
- What is the use of voice recorder in research?
Why should qualitative interviews be recorded?
Audio recording qualitative interviews can be useful both during the interview itself and afterwards. During the interview, recording the interview means that qualitative interviewers can focus on listening, probing and following up (see later) and maintaining eye contact with their interviewee.
What do you use to record an interview?
A digital recorder, like the Zoom H4n, offers better audio quality and often has more recording space than a smartphone loaded with apps. If you need to record remote interviews or video interviews, you'll benefit from a conferencing and voice recording app like Zoom or Skype.
What is the use of voice recorder in research?
Most researchers use audio recordings for individual interviews as a way to capture what is said during the interview. In most cases, these types of interviews do not qualify for exemption and it is necessary for you to obtain consent (and assent where appropriate) to use an audio recording device.
