Participant Observation
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In participant observation a researcher joins the group being studied, taking part in its activities while systematically recording what occurs.
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A sociologist studying a neighborhood association attends meetings, joins cleanup days, and writes field notes after each one.
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Joining changes the group and the researcher; both effects belong in the report.