In Field Research, the Term "Informant" Refers To

question 32

Multiple Choice

In field research, the term "informant" refers to:

• A)a group insider who can introduce you to others in the group.
• B)a research confederate who helps analyze the data.
• C)a person who "goes native" to help further the research goals.
• D)a person who "outs" the researcher by telling group members of his or her status as researcher.

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