Direct observation as data-collection method: Application in a commercial forensic interview
Constant van Graan,
Vera Roos,
Matthews Katjene
Abstract:In applying direct observation to obtain data, few researchers in the field of commercial forensic interviewing (CFI) have to date focused on the design and implementation of direct observation and descriptive analysis. Direct observations are useful for collecting data, due to the sensitive nature of a commercial forensic interview (CFI) involving Commercial Forensic Practitioners (FPs) and interviewees. The aim of this study is twofold: First, develop an observational checklist. Second, to apply it in a CFI … Show more
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