The first concern of all participant observers is to decide what balance to strike between observing and participating and whether to reveal their role as researchers. According to your book, one way that complete observation versus participation and observation differs is that the latter involves ______.
A) active participation in the setting
B) systematic observation
C) a long period of study
D) observing social settings

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Active participation in the setting distinguishes participation and observation from complete observation, as the former requires the researcher to engage directly in the activities of the setting being studied.

The First Concern of All Participant Observers Is to Decide