During Which of the Following Steps or Phases in Field

question 54

Multiple Choice

During which of the following steps or phases in field research does a researcher need to become concerned with issues of negotiation and disclosure?

• A)During the preparation,reading,and defocusing phase
• B)When selecting a field site and thinking about how to gain access to it
• C)When entering the field and establishing social relations with members of the field site
• D)During the process of adopting a social role and learning the ropes
• E)At every step of the research process

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Definitions:

Information Technology (IT)

The use of computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, often made using standard operating procedures.

Nonprogrammed Decisions

Decisions made in response to situations that are unique, poorly defined, and largely unstructured.

Crisis

A critical or pivotal point in a situation, often a period of instability or danger, which requires immediate and decisive action to resolve.