How Does Participant Observation Have an Advantage Over Standard Observational

question 18

Multiple Choice

How does participant observation have an advantage over standard observational research?

• A)The observer is watching strangers.
• B)The observations are done in a more formal setting.
• C)Data from participant observation are more easily quantified.
• D)The observer has an inside view of the group's experiences.
• E)The participants are chosen by the researcher.

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