Interpretive Analysis attempts to address the problems associated with experimentation. Experiments do not take place in the environment of where the real work will take place. Interpretive Analysis places a focus on the environment (or more accurately, the context) of the system. It draws from fields of study such as sociology and anthropology.

Four aspects of a system's context are outlined below:

- Work context
- Time context
- Motivational context
- Social context

Interpretive Analysis involves a greater degree of evaluation which is guided by the users. It is also particularly appropriate for studying Computer Supported Co-operative Work (CSCW).

With Interpretive Analysis, the emphasis is placed on the relevance and usefulness of the investigative results. Also, rather than producing a scientific report, it leads to descriptive and evaluative reports. Interpretive analysis and evaluation can be carried out using techniques such as contextual enquiry, ethnography, and co-operative evaluation.

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