Potential Challenges with Data Collection Processes

During the data collection process, especially with interviewing and focus groups, there may be potential challenges such as biases. Researchers must be sensitive in avoiding biases against race, work role/title, religion, sexual orientation, and disability (Mertens, 2015). To avoid these types of biases the interviewer must give the employee options on how they can participate. Providing options such as written expression instead of interviews and they can be allowed to participate in one option. The option should not be selected for them. Another example is that an employee should not be excluded because of their title or role. Each employee will be treated equally.

Mertens, D. M. (2015). Research and evaluation in education and psychology: integrating diversity with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Sage