In the early 1960s, sociologist Herbert Gans moved into a newly developed suburb in New Jersey where he lived for two years, observing and interviewing his neighbors. In research terms, Gans conducted a _____ study.
A) documentary
B) experimental
C) survey
D) participant observation
E) secondary analysis

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Gans conducted a participant observation study by living among and studying his neighbors in the suburb. The description of Herbert Gans moving into a community and observing and interviewing his neighbors for a period of two years indicates that he conducted a participant observation study.

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