Which of the following is true of covert researchers?
A)They reveal their true identities to the participants.
B)They inform participants that they are being studied.
C)They stand back a bit,and do not immerse into the lives of their subjects.
D)Participants can become uncomfortable during the initial phases,when they know that they are being watched by covert researchers.
E)They enter the field by pretending to be a participant.

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Covert researchers enter the field by pretending to be a participant, so option E is true. Options A and B are incorrect because covert researchers conceal their true identities and do not inform participants that they are being studied. Option C is also incorrect because covert researchers usually immerse themselves into the lives of their subjects. Option D is partially correct because participants may become uncomfortable, but this discomfort usually occurs after the initial phase of the study.

Which of the Following Is True of Covert Researchers