When Conducting Ethnographic Interviews,you Should

question 55

Multiple Choice

When conducting ethnographic interviews,you should:

• A) use simple, unambiguous questions and leave the controversial questions for the end of the interview.
• B) obtain informed consent after the interview is completed.
• C) make the interview a long period so that the interviewee has time to relax.
• D) let the interviewee see the tape recorder and feel important about having the session taped.
• E) try to schedule several interviews so that the interviewee can discuss details and seek clarification from neighbors and friends.

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Whole Life

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Entire Life Developmental

is the study or perspective that examines human growth, development, and change across the entire lifespan.

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