According to your text, a researcher recruited participants in a study from a youth leadership organization and community center in Oakland. This researcher needed to make sure he had the trust and rapport of his participants and therefore was concerned with the difficult component in participant observation research of ______.
A) sampling people and events
B) entering the field
C) developing and maintaining relationships
D) examining the larger community context

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Developing and maintaining relationships is crucial for a researcher, especially when the study involves direct interaction with participants. Trust and rapport are essential for effective participant observation, as they enable deeper and more honest insights from the participants.

According to Your Text, a Researcher Recruited Participants in a Study