Ali's research aims to understand sexually deviant behavior in women. He proposes to collect data for his research through in-person interviews with the participants. What problems is Ali likely to face because of the type of research he has chosen?

What will be an ideal response?


Ali is likely to face the following problems while collecting data for understanding sexually deviant behavior in women:

Participants may not want to admit they engage in behaviors that they feel are somehow abnormal. They may be reluctant to provide information about what they really do in private. In addition, participants might find it uncomfortable to speak about their sexual habits in in-person interviews. Finally, in some cases, participants may not even be consciously aware of what their true attitudes are or why they hold them.

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