Field Studies When an ethologist joins a gorilla troupe by assuming a low-status position
And collects qualitative data, this illustrates the _____ method.
A)archival study
B)ex post facto study
C)field experiment
D)participant-observer

Question

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The method described in the question is that of a participant-observer, where the researcher immerses themselves in the natural setting and assumes a low-status position to observe and gather data on the behavior of the group they are studying. This is a common method used in field studies in ethology. Archival studies involve analyzing pre-existing data, ex post facto studies involve comparing groups after an event has occurred, and field experiments involve manipulating variables in a natural setting to observe the effects on behavior. None of these methods accurately describe the situation described in the question.

Field Studies When an Ethologist Joins a Gorilla Troupe by Assuming