When Spending Time in the Field and Interacting with Participants

question 35

Multiple Choice

When spending time in the field and interacting with participants, it is important to do all of the following except ________.

• A) keep confidential what other respondents have shared with you
• B) refrain from putting in your notes what might upset your main informant
• C) recognize that keeping participants anonymous might not be possible
• D) try to ensure that close relationships with participants do not interfere with your ethical obligations to the other participants

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Definitions:

Email

Email, or electronic mail, is a digital method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices. It has become a fundamental tool for personal, academic, and professional communication.

Workplace

A location where professional activities or business operations are conducted, typically referring to offices, factories, or shops.

Employers

Individuals or organizations that hire workers to perform specific jobs in exchange for compensation.

Trait Anxiety

A personality characteristic that denotes an individual's tendency to perceive a wide range of situations as threatening and respond with anxiety.