In her ethnography Wheeling & Dealing, Patricia Adler investigates the social and professional worlds of midlevel cocaine and marijuana smugglers. Her research started serendipitously when she discovered that her next-door neighbor and friend was a drug smuggler; this was a huge advantage for her because it meant that she already had ____________ with one of her informants.

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The term "rapport" refers to a mutual understanding and connection between the researcher and their study participants. In this case, Adler was able to establish a rapport with her neighbor and informant, which allowed her to gain access to their world and gather valuable insights for her research.

In Her Ethnography Wheeling & Dealing, Patricia Adler Investigates the Social