When a Researcher Is a Participant-As-Observer, He or She

question 86

Multiple Choice

When a researcher is a participant-as-observer, he or she:

• A) Participates without revealing his or her identity to other participants in the setting
• B) Does not participate, but only observes the activities of the other participants
• C) Tells the other participants that he or she is a researcher and only observes
• D) Participates in the setting, and tells others he or she is a researcher

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Definitions:

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