I think that it is important to consider all the unexpected and factors tht can influence the planning and execution of your research and methods. Now I understand why qualitative research should be flexible instead of strictly structured. Not only should my interviews be semi-structured but my whole research study be flexible.
Today, what would have been my final interview (the very first interview that was to be conducte last week Tuesday, instead had to be postponed for another week), has to be postponed to Friday due to my participant coming down with the flu or a cold. My own schedule and studies are not as hectic and complex as maybe a researcher who had time constraints, deadlines, grant money; therefore, I can continue on with organizing and working on my research paper with available data and research that have been collected. However, if I were that researcher with a deadline, either to meet doctoral policies or grant money policies, and just so much funding to carry out his or her research, may have to worry about a few too many changes in the planning and organization of the research.
Well, again, I'm just really happy my participant is still willing to talk and be interviewed.
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