Gaining Access Is a Critical Step in Qualitative Research

Gaining access is a critical step in qualitative research.

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