High School Student Ricardo Francisco Becomes an Informant in a Qualitative

question 11

Multiple Choice

High school student Ricardo Francisco becomes an informant in a qualitative research study on youth gangs in Vancouver.This means that he

• A) is very familiar with the culture and is in a position to witness significant events.
• B) is now able to offer incentives to fellow gang members for participation in the study.
• C) is now able to work as research assistant for the study.
• D) is immediately accepted by all youth gang members participating in the study.
• E) plays the role of a key witness in court when testifying against the illegal activities carried out by members of the gang.

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