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The use of semi-structured interviews for the characterisation of farmer irrigation practices
Jimmy O'Keeffe
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
Wouter Buytaert
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
Ana Mijic
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
Nicholas Brozović
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Rajiv Sinha
Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Short summary
Semi-structured interviews provide an effective and efficient way of collecting qualitative and quantitative data on water use practices. Interviews are organised around a topic guide, which helps lead the conversation while allowing sufficient opportunity to identify issues previously unknown to the researcher. The use of semi-structured interviews could significantly and quickly improve insight on water resources, leading to more realistic future management options and increased water security.
Semi-structured interviews provide an effective and efficient way of collecting qualitative and...
