When Selecting a Setting and Gaining Access to It, Field

question 47

Multiple Choice

When selecting a setting and gaining access to it, field researchers are advised to

• A) always stay away from familiar settings because these will inhibit their objectivity.
• B) limit themselves to public settings where access is not negotiable.
• C) develop friendships when possible with those who are marginal to the group under study because they will be more honest about the group's activities.
• D) gain entry to a community by using local stores and facilities and by volunteering to serve the community in some way.

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