Read the LOUISE transcript (attached) and then answer questions a  to d.

 a) Describe the differences between a semi-structured and a structured interview 

b) State one advantage of using a semi-structured interview 

c) State one advantage of using a structured interview 

d) Give one example of a semi-structured interview question that the researcher might ask during this study 

(b) Thematic Analysis (maximum 1500 words) 

You are required to provide a Thematic Analysis of the provided section from the Higher Education Academy (HEA) ‘Louise’ section. You are asked only to provide the ANALYSIS section and not an entire Qualitative Research Report.

(a) State the research question used to guide your analysis, 

(b) State two themes that emerged during your analysis; each theme should be supported by at least one extract and an analysis of this extract 

(c) Include a brief statement about how your analysis relates back to your research question.

You need to read the transcript and then develop the research question. The coursework was designed this way to make it easier for you so that you could position your epistemological stance and set a question to suit.