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Undertaking research with persons from populations who are hard to reach (i.e., persons who are hard to find), hidden (i.e., persons who do not wish to be found), and/or seldom heard (i.e., persons who are not often included in study recruitment) often cannot be done in a conventional manner. Engaging these populations (described in Chaps. 11 and 15) challenges researchers to think outside the box, foresee potential challenges, and create in advance a research design that remains flexible to meet the needs of the populations of focus. Creative and innovative approaches to participant recruitment, retention, and data gathering must be developed or employed.
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Freeman, S., MacLeod, M. (2021). Learning Activity: Learning How to Include Hard-to-Reach, Hidden, and Seldom-Heard Populations in Research. In: Sixsmith, A., Sixsmith, J., Mihailidis, A., Fang, M.L. (eds) Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact: A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher. International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34390-3_14
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