HSM 421 – Chapter 21 of the course text discusses the interviewing of elites
Chapter 21 of the course text discusses the interviewing of elites as a qualitative research technique. However, there are many that challenge the notion of elite
interviewing as a valid and reliable research technique. Identify at least two reasons that elite interviewing may not be a sound qualitative research technique in
homeland security research. Hypothesize why this technique may be particularly weak in the modern homeland security environment.