Primary and Secondary questions

Informational Probe

Additional information or explanation Examples: "Tell me a bit more about this fear you mentioned." "What happened next?"

What is a *secondary* question?

It's probing, follow-up questions to primary questions; don't make sense on their own

A Common Mistake

Questions on the same topic do not guarantee a primary/secondary relationship!

Restatement Probe

Restatement Probe - rephrasing when question isn't answered or misunderstood. "Yes, but would you accept this position if it was offered to you?" (Second Time)

Mirror Probe

ensures you understand a series of answers correctly, then verifies. Let me check these directions to make sure I've got them straight. Head North on 35, exit MLK...

What is a *primary* question?

introduce topics or new areas within a topic; can stand alone and make sense

Reflective Probe

reflects answer to verify or clarify "So what you're saying is...X?"