In participant observation, rapport between researcher and informants is likely to be improved by all of the following EXCEPT:
A)the informants view the researcher as a nice person who will do them no harm.
B)the investigator shows through behavior that he or she sympathizes with the perspective of the people being studied.
C)the informants agree with the research goals of the investigation.
D)both the researcher and the group members have something that the other needs and wants.

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Rapport is primarily about trust and understanding, not necessarily agreement on research goals. While agreement can be beneficial, it is not a requirement for improving rapport, which is more about mutual respect, empathy, and the researcher's ability to blend into the group.

In Participant Observation, Rapport Between Researcher and Informants Is Likely