Which of the following is FALSE about participant observation?
A)Natural processes are studied in the field.
B)Natural processes are manipulated by the researcher.
C)It attempts to see the world as the subjects see it.
D)It observes people in the course of their normal activities.

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Participant observation is a research method where the researcher observes and engages with the subjects in their natural setting without manipulating anything. The purpose is to understand the subjects' experiences and perspectives from their own point of view, so choice C and D are correct. Choice A is also correct because the natural processes are studied in the field. However, choice B is false because the researcher does not manipulate the natural processes.

Which of the Following Is FALSE About Participant Observation