Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Participant Observation

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of participant observation?

• A) The researcher is able to make cause-and-effect statements.
• B) The researcher is able to gather more in-depth information than is usually the case with other methods.
• C) The researcher is able to control many extraneous variables.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Non-controlling Interest Share

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting the minority shareholders' stake in the consolidated entity.

Profit for the Period

The net income earned by a company over a specific period, reflecting the company's profitability.

Non-controlling Interest Proportion

The share of equity interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, expressed as a percentage of total equity.

Equity Balance

The amount of owners' equity in a company, reflecting the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities.