When Qualitative Studies Involve Observing People in Their Natural Environment

question 20

True/False

When qualitative studies involve observing people in their natural environment, ethical issues are less likely to be a concern than in other types of research.

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Definitions:

Meritocratic

Pertaining to or supporting the principle of meritocracy, where individuals' social status and mobility are based on their abilities and achievements rather than inherited privilege.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in a society based on wealth, power, prestige, or other criteria.

Marx

Refers to Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher and economist known for his critique of capitalism and the theory of historical materialism.

Weber

A reference to Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society.