Participant observation means that the anthropologist should be involved in everything that a cultural group does in order to study them.

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Participant observation involves the anthropologist engaging in the daily life of the group being studied, but it does not mean they must be involved in everything the group does. The anthropologist observes and participates to varying degrees to gain insight while maintaining professional boundaries.

Participant Observation Means That the Anthropologist Should Be Involved in Everything