When a research is not deceptive about the field research that he/she is this person is probably assuming the role of____________?

Correct answer: B. participant-as-observer

  • A. secondary observer
  • B. participant-as-observer
  • C. complete participant
  • D. ethnographer
  • E. social scientist

Explanation

A participant-as-observer openly identifies as a researcher while also taking part in the group or setting being studied. A complete participant, by contrast, conceals the research role from those being observed.

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