Your question is Pivoting Research Under Constraints. Take a moment with it on the right.
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Describe a situation where you had to pivot your research methodology due to unexpected constraints. Explain what changed, how you assessed the impact on your research goals, and how you selected and implemented an alternative approach. Be specific about your actions, stakeholder communication, research quality, and the outcome.