To understand the process coroners use to determine whether or not a death is suicide, a sociologist works for six months in the coroner's office and spends as much time as possible observing coroners at work. This is an example of ___________.
A) an experiment
B) survey research
C) participant observation
D) secondary analysis

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This is an example of participant observation, as the sociologist is actively observing and participating in the work of the coroner's office for an extended period of time to understand their process for determining suicide as a cause of death.

To Understand the Process Coroners Use to Determine Whether or Not