Practical Issues

Question 1

Time

Answer 1

Research can be time-consuming, especially if involves large sample sizes or lengthy procedures
The time constraint may limit the depth and scope of the investigation

Question 2

Opportunity

Answer 2

Opportunities may or may not present themselves, gatekeepers may prevent the opportunity from taking place

Question 3

Access

Answer 3

Research in places such as schools or prisons would be difficult to access due to requiring permission to access these places

Question 4

Money

Answer 4

Research can be very expensive, if there is a budget involved the researcher may be limited as to what methods they can use

Question 5

Characteristics

Answer 5

If the characteristics of the researcher don’t combine with the subjects they may struggle to gain a rapport and not get as in depth answers