A Researcher Can Take on Many Roles When Conducting Participant

question 24

Multiple Choice

A researcher can take on many roles when conducting participant observations. Which role has the researcher "go native" and become a complete, fully committed member for a period of time?

• A) complete observer
• B) participant as observer
• C) complete membership
• D) total researcher

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