To Study a Religious Group, a Sociologist Might Join the Group

question 46

Multiple Choice

To study a religious group, a sociologist might join the group and take part in ceremonies while studying their beliefs. This would be an example of which kind of research?

• A) Survey research
• B) Indirect experiments
• C) Experimental observation
• D) Participant observation

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