William Foote Whyte has criticized the belief that research is a nonscientific concern and proposes an alternative research and reporting strategy he calls ______.

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William Foote Whyte proposed participatory action research (PAR) as an alternative research and reporting strategy, which involves a collaborative research process in which the participants are involved in all stages - from defining the problem to implementing solutions and disseminating findings. This approach emphasizes the active involvement of the community in the research process and aims to promote social change through research. It is different from the traditional scientific approach that typically relies on a detached researcher to study and report on a community or social issue. Therefore, C is the correct answer. A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of Whyte's proposed strategy.

William Foote Whyte Has Criticized the Belief That Research Is