Jarod is conducting research on the homeless. For six weeks he has lived among the homeless "24/7," sleeping on the street or at
a shelter, and engaging in the same activities as the population he is studying. By doing so, Jarod has been able to gather a broad understanding of the homeless, their needs, and characteristics. In view of this, Jarod is using ________ as a method of gathering data. Group of answer choices
In social sciences, participation observation is a data collection method in which the researcher learns about people by observing their environment and participating in their activities. It may also involve natural conversations, questionnaires and interviews.
This type of observation usually requires the researcher to "blend in" with the population so that it will act naturally, and implies a nonjudgemental attitude.
