Compared to most researchers, I tend to put more emphasis on the recruitment of participants. I think this is because I was raised by a mother who worked in catering and loved Alice Waters, who always emphasized her ingredient shopping powers over her cooking ability. The people who provide research data and insight are the beginning of the whole process. If you do not have thoughtful ingredients, you do not have an excellent meal.

I like to make sure I include as many relevant voices as possible. I want to get the ladder out and reach for the “hardest to pick fruit.” If you put the extra effort into bringing in the helpful POVs, the collection, analysis, and delivery of insight is better and more trustworthy.