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berenicecastro

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A disadvantage of participant-observation is that _______.
 
  a. only a small sample can be studied
  b. nonverbal behavior cannot be observed
  c. rapport is enhanced, but this creates bias in the work
  d. actual behavior cannot be distinguished from expected behavior
  e. it takes too long to complete the research well

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important advantage of participant observation?
 
  a. It does not lead to easily comparable or reproducible data.
  b. It is practical only among small group sizes.
  c. It has an obtrusive effect on the subject matter.
  d. Recording information can be challenging.
  e. It generally enhances rapport.


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meganmoser117

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
e


berenicecastro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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