Self transcribing is slow but helps the the researcher to identify the ideas from the start. Using a paid service is faster but may not be ethical since the data may be sensitive to share. Software is fast but inaccurate.
So, what is the best way to transcribe the interview data for any qualitative research?
By hand to ensure the interview data is properly represented in the database.
I agree with Dennis. I prefer transcribing by hand so nuances of the interview that aid interpretation are not lost.
My approach to capturing nuances in the data is to hire a transcriber, and then listen to the interview while reviewing the transcript. That way, I can both catch any errors that occurred and add any details that might not be apparent from just the text (e.g., whether some thing was said as a joke or sarcastically).
With regard to ethical issues, a major factor is whether you have promised your participants confidentiality or anonymity. Since the second option is rare in qualitative interviewing, then the next issue is whether anything in the content of the interview would potentially violate confidentiality, and this primarily occurs when there is enough detailed information that would potentially allow the interviewer to identify the participant.
I would recommend to conduct it by yourself. I know it is a lot of work but the advantage is you will be familiar with your data form the start point.
Furthermore, if you conduct your transcription in a timely manner to your interviews you have the chance to add your observations and feelings which you had during the interview that enriches your data.
I totally agree with Mr. Kaulbars. Doing the transcriptions yourself helps you to relive the interview and mentally analyse it while transcribing while also getting more familiar with the transcriptions
You can either do it by yourself or hire someone to transcribe it for you. You will need to recheck everything if you use some one else.
Hi Mohd, i think it depends on what you are trying to get out of the data, of course if you are interested in non-verbal communication, then you would need to transcribe everything.. and you can do it in different ways, with human transcribers or automated... i write about the different methods and where I think this part of the process is moving towards in this blog: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/whos-disrupting-transcription-in-academia
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