Gaining access is a critical step in qualitative research.

A. If a gatekeeper or sponsor is used, no ethical issues will be raised.
B. Interactants in all interaction environments would welcome the observations of researcher.
C. Once granted access, the researcher will be more effective if he or she maintains his or her typical communication style and demeanor.
D. Gaining access is always easy.
E. Observing some interaction events may not be practical, or is difficult-even denied.


Answer: E

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