Which of the following is an accurate statement about participant observation?
A)The researcher may lose the objectivity to conduct scientific observation.
B)The researcher will not be able to experience events in the same way as natural participants.
C)The researcher does not become an active part of the setting.
D)The researcher always makes unbiased observations.

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Participant observation involves the researcher becoming an active member of the setting being observed, which can lead to a loss of objectivity. This is a recognized limitation of the method.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Participant