Observational Research Paper

The kind of data that was collected for this research study was entirely observational. Hirschmann shadowed two interns, Kevin and Greg. At her time at the hospital, she shadowed Kevin the most but observed other interns along the way. By observing the inters, the researcher was able to observe the stress and emotional strain put on an intern and was able to observe interpersonal communication in a hospital setting. Not only was interpersonal communication important to observe involving a physician and patient, interpersonal communication was important in every aspect of the hospital.

The method of research, observational, was the best method that could have been used. By first-hand experiencing what an intern would go through during their