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Doing Research on Sensitive Topics

The Canadian Journal of SociologyPublished 1 January 1995Open access
W. E. J. McCarthy, Raymond M. Lee
Citations1,126
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TL;DR

The size of Hidden Populations is estimated by sampling Rare or Deviant Populations and asking Sensitive Questions on Surveys and handling Sensitive Data Disclosure and Dissemination in Research on Sensitive Topics is handled.

Abstract

Introduction Limits on Inquiry Estimating the Size of Hidden Populations Sampling Rare or Deviant Populations Asking Sensitive Questions on Surveys Asking Sensitive Questions Interviewing The Access Process in Research on Sensitive Topics Covert, Adversarial and Collaborative Research Handling Sensitive Data Disclosure and Dissemination in Research on Sensitive Topics Conclusion

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Social SciencesMathematicsComputer Science