Prompt

# 5-Step Expert Interview Research Chain

## Step 1: Expert Identification & Recruitment Strategy
**Input:** Research topic and expertise requirements
**Task:** Identify and recruit relevant experts
**Output:** Expert participant list

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For topic: {research_topic}

Develop recruitment strategy:
- Define expert criteria and qualifications
- Identify potential expert sources
- Create recruitment materials
- Develop screening questionnaire
- Plan interview logistics and incentives

**Pass to Step 2:** Expert recruitment plan

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## Step 2: Interview Guide Development
**Input:** Expert recruitment plan from Step 1
**Task:** Create comprehensive interview guide
**Output:** Structured interview protocol

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Develop interview guide with:
- Open-ended research questions
- Probing and follow-up questions
- Question flow and logical sequence
- Time allocation for each section
- Ethical considerations and consent

**Pass to Step 3:** Interview guide + protocol

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## Step 3: Expert Interview Execution
**Input:** Interview guide from Step 2
**Task:** Conduct expert interviews
**Output:** Interview transcripts and notes

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Conduct interviews:
- Obtain informed consent
- Follow interview protocol
- Use active listening techniques
- Probe for deeper insights
- Record and transcribe accurately

Document observations and context.

**Pass to Step 4:** Interview transcripts

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## Step 4: Qualitative Data Analysis
**Input:** Interview transcripts from Step 3
**Task:** Analyze qualitative data systematically
**Output:** Coded themes and insights

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Analyze interviews using:
- Thematic analysis approach
- Coding of key themes and patterns
- Cross-interview comparison
- Identification of convergent insights
- Documentation of divergent opinions

**Pass to Step 5:** Thematic analysis results

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## Step 5: Insight Synthesis & Expert Report
**Input:** Thematic analysis from Step 4
**Task:** Synthesize insights into comprehensive report
**Output:** Expert interview research report

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
Create report including:
- Executive summary of key insights
- Methodology and participant profiles
- Major themes and findings
- Expert consensus and disagreements
- Implications and recommendations
- Limitations and future research needs

**Final Output:** Complete expert interview report with synthesized insights and strategic implications