Question

multiple choice question
gaining acceptance into an unfamiliar group is a challenge faced by which type of sociological researcher?
○ a researcher conducting secondary analysis
○ a survey interviewer
○ a participant observation ethnographer
○ a quantitative researcher
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Explanation:

Gaining acceptance into an unfamiliar group is a core challenge for ethnographers using participant observation, as their research requires immersive, on-site engagement with the group. Other options do not center on this specific challenge: secondary analysis uses existing data, survey interviewers do not need group immersion, and quantitative researchers typically rely on numerical data rather than embedded group access.

Answer:

C. a participant observation ethnographer