Salim Is in the Planning Stages of His Research Project

Multiple Choice

Salim is in the planning stages of his research project on healing rituals in northern communities. Prior to conducting his research, he starts to have informal conversations with members of the community to discuss which cultural symbols will be used in their group interviews, to gain perspectives about how they can establish the ground rules associated with this symbolism, and to decide on how to guide the discussion. In his study, Salim's research technique is most likely ________.

A) a focus group
B) a talking circle
C) a norming group
D) an in-depth, semi-structured interview