Participant-observation has the advantage of:
A) providing a large sample size.
B) ease of recording of data.
C) being an unobtrusive data gathering technique.
D) enabling fieldworkers to distinguish actual from expected behavior.
E) creating standardized, scientific data.

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Participant-observation enables fieldworkers to distinguish actual from expected behavior by allowing them to immerse themselves in the social setting and observe and experience behavior firsthand. It also allows for the collection of rich, detailed data, although it may not provide a large sample size or standardized, scientific data. It may also be more obtrusive than other data gathering techniques.

Participant-Observation Has the Advantage Of