In a Study of the Social Interactions of the Homeless

question 58

Multiple Choice

In a study of the social interactions of the homeless in a busy railroad station, the researcher poses as a homeless woman and keeps a daily record of all of her interactions with other people, including the homeless, commuters, public officials (e.g., police officers) , and those who work in the station. This is an example of

• A) survey research
• B) participant observation
• C) an experiment
• D) archival research

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