Compared to experiments and surveys, participant observation has:
A) Higher generalizability and measurement validity
B) Higher measurement validity and causal validity
C) Higher generalizability but lower causal validity
D) Lower generalizability and causal validity
E) Lower measurement validity and higher generalizability

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Participant observation often involves in-depth study of a smaller number of cases, which can limit its generalizability to a wider population. Additionally, because it is an observational method, determining causality is more challenging, leading to lower causal validity.

Compared to Experiments and Surveys, Participant Observation Has