In a participant observational study, the researcher observes a phenomenon by
A)simulating the experiment with actors
B)becoming part of what is being observed
C) passively observing what he or she sees
D) video-taping participants in a laboratory

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Becoming part of what is being observed is a defining characteristic of participant observation, where the researcher immerses themselves in the environment or community being studied to gain deeper insights.

In a Participant Observational Study, the Researcher Observes a Phenomenon