The text states that in field research there often exists an implicit or explicit agreement between the researcher and those being observed. This agreement usually includes:
A)the belief by those being observed that the researcher will bring them no harm.
B)the consent by those being observed to let the researcher observe them.
C)the consent of the sponsors to fund the research.
D)the belief by those being observed that the researcher will bring them no harm, and the consent by those being observed to let the researcher observe them.

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The correct answer is D because it combines both the ethical considerations of doing no harm (A) and obtaining consent from those being observed (B), which are fundamental aspects of the implicit or explicit agreement in field research.

The Text States That in Field Research There Often Exists