Project staff, as a group, are certain in their response to the new DM’s request for additional training.

Project staff, as a group, agree with the DM that it is necessary to receive an informal training to ensure the integrity of the data that is being collected.

Project staff, as a group, feel that it is unnecessary to receive informal training. Subsequent staff discussion with the PI results in an acrimonious situation between the DM and the staff.

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