Why Should Any Potential Conflicts of Interest Be Identified Before

question 50

Essay

Why should any potential conflicts of interest be identified before accepting an engagement?

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Definitions:

Synchronous

Coordinated communication—for example, focus group members interacting with each other in “real time.”

Real Time

A mode of operation in computing where processes are executed immediately and without delay.

Ethnography of Communication

A research methodology focusing on the observation and analysis of communication practices within specific cultural contexts.

Analytic Unit

The element or entity that is being analyzed or examined in a study or research project.