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- Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a complete understanding of the DYNAMICS of the situation.
- Accuracy of the information recorded. Did you miss anything? Did you record it exactly as you observed it?
- Bias. Did I “add” to what I observed by presuming or assuming something that did not EXIST?
- Would someone else who had not observed the same thing be able to GET a clear, correct picture of what you observed by READING your notes?
- Confidentiality. Be sure not to name people or places in your presentation of the information. You have not asked for their permission to conduct research, and so therefore they have to right to remain ANONYMOUS. Refer to the general situation, for example, a school playground, an urban mall, a farm, a family gathering, etc.
- Videotaping, audiotaping or taking photographs of the situation is infringing on the participant’s rights to privacy. Use only your written notes.
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