Research Methods

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Develop a rigid script and stick to it throughout the interview

Research the topic but avoid forming any pre-conceived notions

Focus on asking yes/no questions for clear-cut answers

Let the interviewee control the flow of the conversation entirely

Identifying inconsistencies and contradictions in the participant's responses

Quantifying the data and assigning numerical values to responses

Identifying themes, patterns, and recurring ideas across interviews

Evaluating the participant's honesty and trustworthiness based on their tone

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Conducting surveys with a large sample size.

Immersing themselves in a setting and observing participants' behavior.

Analyzing historical documents and records.

Gathering rich contextual data about participants' actions and interactions.

Generalizability of findings to a wider population.

Identifying unexpected patterns and behaviors.

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Deception of participants about the research purpose.

Sharing detailed observations that could identify specific participants.

Obtaining informed consent and ensuring anonymity if promised.