When conducting interviews on a field site, a field researcher should
A) never reveal any personal information about him/herself to anyone being interviewed.
B) follow the exact wording of questions and do not improvise.
C) always ask the same questions in the same order to each person in a field site.
D) intersperse questions into informal conversations and tailor questions to specific people being interviewed.

Question

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Field research often benefits from a flexible approach, allowing researchers to adapt their questions to the context and the individual being interviewed. This can lead to more natural, informative conversations and richer data. Options A, B, and C are too rigid and do not accommodate the dynamic nature of field research.

When Conducting Interviews on a Field Site, a Field Researcher