Communication methods are useful for gathering information from subjects who are difficult to reach, however, these answers can be sought in question one of this chapter. Observation is a good complement to communication; observation forms a good “cross-triangulation” device for cross-validation. For example, people in a particular neighnbourhood can be interviewed to attain their eating habits; data can be cross-checked with reviewing their garbage to see tins and boxes from food material.
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