One of the ethical problems with covert participant observation is______________?
Correct answer: B. deceiving the respondents as to the reason for your presence
- A. not being able to write comprehensive field notes or record conversations
- B. deceiving the respondents as to the reason for your presence
- C. observing people outside of their natural setting
- D. subjecting the participants to physical harm
Explanation
Covert observation conceals the researcher's identity or purpose, so participants cannot give fully informed consent and are deceived about the researcher's presence. The observation generally does occur in the natural setting, not outside it.
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