Question

In order to better understand the sorority pledging process at her university for her sociology thesis, Carmen pledges with a popular sorority. This is an example of _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Participant observation

Explanation:

Participant observation is a research method which is qualitative nature.

In this observer actively involves in the activities of the participants along with observing the research participants.

The main parts of participant observation are

Getting access to the location of the study.

Developing rapport with the participants involved in the research.

Ensuing that the observer spend enough time with the research participants so as to have enough amount of data.