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Practical Research 1
Quarter 4 – Module 24.2

DATA COLLECTION THROUGH

AN INTERVIEW
Practical Research 1 – Grade 11
Quarter 4 – Module 24.2: DATA COLLECTION THROUGH AN INTERVIEW
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Practical Research 1
Quarter 4 – Module 24.2
DATA COLLECTION THROUGH
AN INTERVIEW
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 Information about this ADM learner’s material

I. Objectives: The learner demonstrates understanding of

Ia. Content Standard
Ib. Performance Standard
observation and interview procedures and
skills.
The learner is able to gather relevant
information with intellectual honesty.

The learner collects data through

. Ic. Learning Competency observation and interviews.

CS_RS11-IVd-f-1
II. Content / Topic Data Collection through an Interview

Have a great day, learners!

This module on Practical Research 1 is designed to
provide you the information on how to collect the data by
conducting an interview.
This module is written in its simplest and most basic form
in order for you to comprehend it easily. Understanding will be
easier if you have with you any guardian and parent while
completing this reading and activity material.
If you have any question or inquiry, please feel free to
contact your teacher in order to come up with an answer to your
questions.

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 In order to clear your mind on what are the goals of
this module, we have to set our objectives. This module seeks
to provide information on how to collect data through an
interview. Specifically, it seeks to attain the following:
1. To define interview as a method in data collection;
2. To identify the processes in data collection through an
interview; and
3. To collect data through an interview.

Introduction
Research serves as contributor to the body of knowledge. A phenomenon
will never be addressed not until a research will be conducted and materialized.
Basically, a research is done in order to answer the existing questions and
inexplainable problems.
According to Shodhganga (2016), it is a “process of collecting, analyzing and
interpreting information to answer questions.” Then, research becomes impossible
without the aid of data gathering procedures. There are several methods to conduct
a research and one of them is an interview.
An interview serves as an important method in collecting data in a research
study since information are taken first hand and directly from the respondents. If the
interview is done appropriately, it is ensured that most probably the data gathered
are valid and authentic. The validity and authenticity of data yield most favorable
results to the research study conducted.

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Let Us Talk!
Instruction: Read the conversation between Juan and Maria. Please take note
on how Juan and Maria exchange ideas. Guide questions will follow after this
activity.
CONVERSATION:
JUAN: You look lonely, Maria. How are you feeling today?
MARIA: I am not feeling good lately, Juan.
JUAN: But, why?
MARIA: I lost my job. The restaurant I’m working in closes due to the quarantine in
the city. There are no customers dining in. There would be no income.
JUAN: That’s sad to know.
MARIA: It’s been a month and I can’t pay my bills any longer.
JUAN: How about asking your family to help you pay your bills?
MARIA: I don’t have anyone here in the city. They are in the province.
JUAN: So, what’s your plan then?
MARIA: I don’t know yet.
JUAN: Oh! That’s sad. Don’t you worry, everything will pass. God is good.

Things to Ponder!

1. What are the struggles of Maria?

Answer:

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 2. How did Juan know the struggles of Maria?

Answer:

3. How did Maria respond to the questions of Juan?

Answer:

Great job, learners!

v For sure you are now ready to begin our lesson. Our lesson is
all about the interview as a data gathering procedure.
I hope that you will learn a lot in the next pages of our module.
Prepare yourself while you continue to enjoy learning.
Now, let us bring it on!

Lesson: Data Collection through an Interview

Several methodologies are done in order to ensure the success of the

research. One of the methods used in research is the interview. Interview is the
process of gathering data by throwing questions directly to the respondents by the
researcher. Fox (2000) stresses that an “interview is an important data gathering
technique involving verbal communication between the researcher and the subject.”
Basically, the data can be gathered first hand from the respondents through the
interview.

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Processes in Data Collection through an Interview
Data collection through an interview can be done in various processes and
steps. Ahmad (2012) and Fox (2000) argue that these steps are included before,
during and after the interview.
BEFORE THE DURING THE AFTER THE INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW INTERVIEW
1. Identify your 1. Establish rapport or 1. Transcribe the
participants of your trust with the participant. recorded interview
interview. This would make the immediately.
participant open to the
researcher.
2. Consider whether you 2. Listen intently to the 2. Examine your
conduct an individual or participant while s/he is transcripts of all your
group interviews. talking in order to get the interviews. Using
data needed. transcripts allows you to
pick details that you might
forget.
3. Seek and secure the 3. Do not be judgmental. 3. Secure your data. You
informed consent of the In some cases, can use safe data banks
participants in the study. participants tends to be and emails or google
Informed consent should opened about one’s drives. Only the members
be done in writing. It personal life. Just listen of the research can
purely explains that the and if possible, try to be access the data.
participation is entirely neutral.
voluntary.
4. Secure and assure the 4. Let the participants 4. As much as possible,
confidentiality and talk. In most cases, 90 the transcribed data
anonymity of the percent of the talking is should be returned to
participants. You have to done by the participants the participants for
inform them that their while the remaining 10 confirmation.
identities will not be percent is allotted for the
revealed during the course interviewer. Open-ended
of the study. questions are designed to
keep the participants
talking. This would give
you some cues for the
next questions.

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5. Prepare for your 5. Be attentive to the
interview guide that can words and gestures of
enable you to cover the participants. Non-
important areas. This verbal behaviors are often
should be based on the indicators if the
research questions. participants are telling the
truth or not.
6. Arrange for a meeting 6. In the group
place for an interview. interviews, these are the
needed steps:
a. Let the participants feel
7. Make an agreement
relaxed and let them
for the duration of the
talk freely;
interview so that you are
b. Introduce the
able to have enough time
participants with one
to complete it
another and explain to
satisfactorily.
them the purpose of
8. Secure the
the interview so as
appropriate recording
ensure them their
devices in advance such
confidentiality;
as voice recorder, tape
c. Encourage them to talk
recorder, camera, paper
and avoid direct
and pen.
questions that would
9. If interview is done
make the participants
over the phone, these are
feel confronted in front
important:
of others;
a. Make sure to record
d. Neutrality should be
both sides of the
sustained and you
conversation using
have to avoid biased
appropriate recording
statements;
technology;
e. Ensure the dynamics
b. Agree for the time of
of the group as the
an interview so that
moderator by
your participant is not
facilitating the
interrupted; and
discussion without
c. Make sure that the
allowing one or two
phone bill is yours, not
individuals to
your participant’s.
dominate; and
10. Interview guide
f. Have an over-all idea
questions should be
on how the interview
subjected to content
proceeds and its
validity by the field
expected time to finish.
experts.

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LET’S SITUATE OURSELVES!
The following is the exploration of the LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE MEDICAL
FRONT LINERS IN DAVAO CITY DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. The
possible responses of the participants are provided below.
Instruction: Collect the data appropriate for each of the given interview guide
question. The data are provided below.

Interview Guide Questions Responses of the Medical Front liners

1. What are your experiences

as front liners while serving
the public during the COVID
19 pandemic?

2. How can you describe your

experiences as front liners
while serving the public during
the COVID 19 pandemic? Why
did you so?

RESPONSES

Gapasalamat sa amu ang mga tao…They are giving us, doctors, words of

encouragements.

Lisod gyud…lisod kaayo nga ang uban tao gina-iwasan mi kay gikan pa mi sa

hospitals ga duty. It is really hurting in my part as front liner.

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Dako ang kalipay kay daghan koy natabangan. Biskan lisod kay daghan tao among

makahalubilo sa check point, nalipay gihapon mi kay service man ni sa public.

Daghan man nga citizen ang gahatag sa amo og tubig tapos snacks sa check points.

Dili kaayo mi makihalubilo sa among customers kay lisod ang panahon. Dghan ko

ginadeliveran og pagkaon.

Lisod gyud karong panahuna. Lisod mangita og kwarta unya krisis kaayo.

Lisod mangita og pasahero. Wala kaayo koy income.

Naglisod gyud kay walay income. Sakit sa buot tan-awon akong pamilya na naglisod

pud maong mugawas gyud ko mag-drive para biskan gamay…nay madala sa

pamilya.

So, how is the given activity? Are you having some hard time
answering the question in the activity? I am sure you are not.
You have read the lesson properly that is why you can
answer the task given. Keep on going, learners!

1. An interview is a data collection wherein the information is taken directly from the

respondents through a series of questions by the researcher.

2. In data collection through an interview, there are various processes involved which

are the steps done before, during and after the interview.

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Instructions:

1. Recall the RESEARCH QUESTIONS OF THE STUDY you previously

formulated.

2. Collect the data through an interview USING AVAILABLE COMMUNICATION

DEVICES AND ANY ONLINE RESOURCES. ENSURE TO RECORD THE

DATA COLLECTED. Please be reminded that the world is in the COVID 19

pandemic, so YOU CANNOT COLLECT DATA THROUGH A FACE-TO-

FACE INTERVIEW. Your safety is of our most priority.

3. Please be reminded on the various STEPS DURING THE INTERVIEW.

Kindly refer to the guidelines in the lesson provided above. Best of luck!

Answer Key

Analysis

Things to Ponder!

1. First, Maria lost her job. Second, she can’t pay her bills because she has no

job. Third, she no family in the city whom she can ask for help with her bills.

2. Juan knew the struggles of Maria by simply asking her questions.

3. Maria responded to Juan by answering his questions.

Let’s Do This: Let’s Situate Ourselves!

Guide Question No. 1:

Gapasalamat sa amu ang mga tao…They are giving us, doctors, words of
encouragements.

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Daghan man nga citizen ang gahatag sa amo og tubig tapos snacks sa check points.
Dili kaayo mi makihalubilo sa among customers kay lisod ang panahon. Dghan ko
ginadeliveran og pagkaon.
Lisod mangita of pasahero. Wala kaayo koy income.

Guide Question No. 2:

Lisod gyud…lisod kaayo nga ang uban tao gina-iwasan mi kay gikan pa mi sa
hospitals ga duty. It is really hurting in my part as front liner.
Dako ang kalipay kay daghan koy natabangan. Biskan lisod kay daghan tao among
makahalubilo sa checkpoint, nalipay gihapon mi kay service man ni sa public.
Lisod gyud karong panahuna. Lisod mangita og kwarta unya krisis kaayo.
Naglisod gyud kay walay income. Sakit sa buot tan-awon akong pamilya na naglisod
pud maong mugawas gyud ko mag-drive para biskan gamay…nay madala sa
pamilya.

References:

Ahmad, S. (2012). Research Methodology: Interview Method. Retrieved from

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294735974_Research_Methodology
_Interview_Method/link/56c3821808aee3dcd4165ee5/download

Fox, N. (2000). Using Interviews in a Research Project. Retrieved from

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253117832_Using_Interviews_in_a_
Research_Project/link/0c960527fdef696d1a000000/download

Shodhganga. (2016). Materials and methods. Retrieved from

https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/25033/21/9.1.%20materials
%20&%20methods.pdf.

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