Collecting data using a semi-structured interview: a discussion paper.

BARRIBALL K . L. & WHILE A. (1994) 328-335 Collecting data using a semi-structured interview: a discussion paper This paper discusses some of the measures used by a research team to overcome threats to validity and reliability of a semi-stmctured interview exploring the perceptions and needs of continuing professional education among nurses in practice in two district health authorities. lournal of Advanced Nursing 19,

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