Problem 1: Is there a time when it is not advisable or possible in qualitative research to use a signed informed consent form? Please explain. If a researcher does not use a signed consent form, how might they be confident that their participants are voluntarily and knowledgeably allowing them to interview them?
Problem 2: If you were to do focus-group research, do you think you would feel comfortable moderating the focus group yourself? What characteristics do you have that would be beneficial for moderating a focus group? Which characteristics do you posses that might not be helpful in the role of moderator?