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Which person is collecting data through the participant observation method?

A. William, who is reviewing the comments people wrote on questionnaires

B. Brittany, who is reading research done by others

C. Dakota, who is calculating the results from a survey

D. Hosea, who is watching people in their normal surroundings

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Final answer:

Participant observation involves immersing in a culture, like Gillian Harper Ice with Kenyan Grandparents, to gain an insider's perspective.


Explanation:

Participant observation is a common method in anthropology where the researcher immerses themselves in a cultural environment, participating and observing activities of the group being studied.

One example is Gillian Harper Ice conducting fieldwork on Kenyan Grandparents, involving living with, observing, and participating in their daily activities to gain insights.

This method helps researchers gain an emic, insider's view of behavior, contributing to a deeper understanding of the studied culture.


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