Field Research Often Involves Participant Observation, During Which the Researcher

question 16

Multiple Choice

Field research often involves participant observation, during which the researcher both observes and participates in the society being studied. Which of the following is an ethical issue of the participant researcher?

• A) Observing, taking notes, and reporting on the society being studied
• B) Living in the society being studied
• C) Deciding whether or not to identify himself or herself as a researcher
• D) Participating in the society being studied

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