While collecting data through observation at a hockey game, Bruce, is astonished by what he feels is violently aggressive behavior. How should Bruce address this astonishment in his notes?
A) Bruce should not reference his personal reaction in his field notes nor journal.
B) Bruce should include his reaction within his description in his field notes.
C) Bruce should include his reaction within the reflective section of his field notes.
D) Bruce should record his personal reaction in his journal not his field notes.

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It is important for researchers to separate their personal reactions and emotions from the objective data collected. However, including a reflective section in the field notes allows for the researcher to process their emotional reactions and potential biases, which can be useful in the analysis and interpretation stages of research. Recording personal reactions in a separate journal can also be helpful for personal processing, but it is not necessary for the research data. Therefore, the best choice is to include the reaction in the reflective section of the field notes.

While Collecting Data Through Observation at a Hockey Game, Bruce