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Table 2 The difference between in-person and video call interviews by number of words, duration and speech rate

From: Comparing Skype (video calling) and in-person qualitative interview modes in a study of people with irritable bowel syndrome – an exploratory comparative analysis

 

In person interviews

Video calling interviews

Difference

% difference between highest and lowest

Median number of words spoken

5451

4758

693

14.6

Range of words spoken

3825–8414

3879–6914

n/a

 

Median interview time (minutes)

40

30

10

33.3

Range of interview time (minutes)

32–55

27–48

n/a

 

Median speech rate (words per minute)

136

158

22

16.2

Range of speech rate (words per minute)

126–153

126–157

n/a