Laud Humphreys study Tearoom Trade (1970) is an example of______________?
Correct answer: A. participant observation
- A. participant observation
- B. survey research
- C. historical research
- D. experimental design
Explanation
Humphreys studied covertly through participant observation, observing interactions in public toilets and later contacting some participants. The study was not a survey or experiment, although it also raised serious ethical concerns.
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