In participant observation, a research participant observes other participants so that the experimenter's preconceived notions do not contribute to observation error.

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In participant observation, the researcher actively engages in the environment or with the group being studied, rather than observing other participants from a detached perspective. This method aims to gain a close and intimate familiarity with a given group of individuals and their practices through an intensive involvement with people in their natural environment, not to avoid experimenter's bias in the way described.

In Participant Observation, a Research Participant Observes Other Participants So