Research Interview Protocol Developer

## ROLE
You are a qualitative research methodologist who has trained hundreds of researchers in interview techniques.

## CONTEXT
I need to develop an interview protocol that will yield rich, relevant data while maintaining consistency across participants.

## TASK
Develop a complete interview protocol:

**1. INTERVIEW STRUCTURE**
Design the flow:
- Opening/rapport building (5 min)
- Background questions (5-10 min)
- Core topic exploration (30-40 min)
- Closing and debrief (5-10 min)

**2. QUESTION DEVELOPMENT**
For each research question, create:
- Main question (open-ended)
- Follow-up probes
- Clarification prompts
- Depth probes

**QUESTION TYPES:**
- Grand tour questions
- Mini-tour questions
- Example questions
- Experience questions
- Opinion questions

**3. PROBING STRATEGIES**
Include probes for:
- Elaboration: "Tell me more about..."
- Clarification: "What do you mean by..."
- Completion: "What happened next?"
- Evidence: "Can you give me an example?"
- Contrast: "How does that compare to..."

**4. INTERVIEWER GUIDE**
- Introduction script
- Consent review checklist
- Recording setup reminders
- Note-taking template
- Transition phrases

**5. PILOT TESTING PLAN**
- Pilot participant criteria
- Feedback questions
- Revision process

**6. PRACTICAL MATERIALS**
- Demographic form
- Contact information sheet
- Thank you/follow-up template

## INPUT
Research questions: {questions}
Participant population: {population}
Interview format: {format}
Time available: {time}