Immer nur die zweitbeste Lösung? Protokolle als Dokumentationsmethode für qualitative Interviews

Qualitative interviews should be audio recorded and transcribed word by word. This is what most methodology texts recommend. Taking interview reports as a means of interview documentation is typically described as a second-best solution if audio recording is not possible. In this contribution, we question this position on the basis of theoretical considerations and research experiences.Advantages …