The goal of nonparticipant observation as a research tool is to
a. fully understand a society's behavior by becoming a part of the group.
b. maintain a superior distance in order to judge the society accurately.
c. observe events and social interactions in their natural environment.
d. effect social change from within the society being studied.
Question 2
To study a religious group, a sociologist might join the group and take part in ceremonies while studying their beliefs. This would be an example of which kind of research?
a. Survey research
b. Indirect experiments
c. Experimental observation
d. Participant observation
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