The Benefit of Participant Observation Is That It

question 128

Multiple Choice

The benefit of participant observation is that it

• A) adds personal experience to objective knowledge from other sources.
• B) takes much less time than other research methods.
• C) is easier than other methods to generalize to a broader population.
• D) clearly establishes cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Undercounted

Describes a situation where the actual number or extent of a phenomenon is not fully captured or represented in official counts or statistics.

Urban Dwellers

Individuals who live in cities, characteristically dealing with a different lifestyle and challenges than those in rural areas.

Emotional Involvement

Emotional involvement refers to the extent to which an individual invests their emotional energy into a relationship, task, or issue.

Cerebral

Pertaining to the brain or intellect.