A disadvantage of participant-observation is that:
A) only a small sample can be studied.
B) nonverbal behavior cannot be observed.
C) rapport is enhanced, but this creates bias in the work.
D) actual behavior cannot be distinguished from expected behavior.
E) it takes too long to complete the research well.

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Participant-observation typically involves studying a small sample size due to the intensive nature of the method, which limits the generalizability of the findings.

A Disadvantage of Participant-Observation Is That