Asking the right follow-up questions is at the heart of great user interview questions practice—knowing when and how to probe for clarification separates surface-level feedback from genuine insight. Whether you're mid-interview or reviewing a response, a well-placed clarifying question can unlock the context that makes your data actionable. This post walks you through practical techniques for getting clearer, more useful answers from your research participants.

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