A Qualitative Researcher Who Becomes a Member of a Group

question 23

Multiple Choice

A qualitative researcher who becomes a member of a group in order to observe the group but maintains distance from the group is called a(n)

• A) participant observer.
• B) observer participant.
• C) nonparticipant observer
• D) complete observer.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Refers to the cost advantage experienced by firms when production becomes efficient, as the scale of production increases, leading to a decrease in average costs per unit.

Horizontal Merger

A merger between companies in the same industry, often aiming to increase market share, reduce competition, or achieve economies of scale.

Synergy

The concept that the combined value and performance of two companies will be greater than the sum of the separate individual parts after a merger or acquisition.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation metric for a stock, calculated by dividing the current market price of the stock by its earnings per share.