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The chapter started by noting that qualitative approaches to research are often exploratory and seek to understand a particular phenomenon in depth. This research can take place from the lab to the field, but more often, it occurs in the field and in particular within the communities where the research question arose. An example mentioned early in the chapter was exploring reactions to building high-rise, high-density housing near a neighborhood park. In this situation, the researcher likely would reach out to people who live in the vicinity of the neighborhood park, for example, by contacting neighborhood schools or community organizations. Chapter 8 provides more information about the threats to internal validity that occur even in qualitative research.