Participant Observation May Be Particularly Challenging for Researchers Because

question 59

Multiple Choice

Participant observation may be particularly challenging for researchers because

• A) the variables selected for observation and analysis are rarely valid.
• B) there is a danger the researcher may be subjective in his or her interpretations.
• C) the results of the research are typically very difficult to explain to other researchers.
• D) the research process is too analytical, and researchers often get bogged down in the complexity.

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