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# What are interview studies in Dscout?

Interview studies let you schedule, conduct, and analyze moderated research all in one place. Whether you’re looking to host follow-up sessions with participants from a previous study or conduct real-time prototype testing, an interview study lets you speak with your participants directly to uncover rich insights live.

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In Dscout, some key interview study features include:

* **Sharing stimuli:** Present concepts, images, and more to participants to get reactions and feedback. For more information, see [Add stimuli to an interview study](/interview-studies/create-an-interview-study/add-stimuli-to-an-interview-study.md).
* **Inviting stakeholders:** Invite observers and guests to join interview sessions without being visible to participants. For more information, see [Invite observers and guests to an interview session](/interview-studies/manage-an-interview-study/invite-observers-and-guests-to-an-interview-session.md).
* **AI analysis:** Uncover notable moments from interview sessions to quickly highlight key insights. For more information, see [AI notable moments](/dscout-ai/built-in-ai-features/ai-notable-moments.md).

## Recruitment options

To find participants for an interview study, you can:

* Add participants from a Dscout screener.
* Add participants from a previous Dscout study.
* Invite your own participants using a study webpage.
* Add participants via Private Panels.

For more information, see [Recruitment options in an interview study](/interview-studies/what-are-interview-studies-in-dscout/recruitment-options-in-an-interview-study.md).


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