A graduate sociology student proposes a thesis on pool hustlers.A major part of his methodology is to hang out in pool halls,and as a reasonably good pool player he will play games and allow himself to be hustled,and he will use his skill to set up hustles himself.What kind of research is he conducting?
A) participant observation
B) social observation
C) unethical observation
D) primary observation

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The graduate sociology student is conducting participant observation, which involves immersing oneself in the culture or group being studied and participating in their activities in order to gain a deep understanding of their behaviors and attitudes.

A Graduate Sociology Student Proposes a Thesis on Pool Hustlers