The role a field researcher adopts where he or she completely disguises his or her true identity and research purposes is called _________.

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Deep cover involves completely disguising one's true identity and research purposes, and is typically used in long-term investigations where the researcher needs to fully integrate into the group they are studying. Shallow cover and sting operations do involve some level of disguise, but not to the extent of deep cover. Undercover operations can also involve deep cover, but can also refer to other types of operations where the researcher's identity is not fully hidden.

The Role a Field Researcher Adopts Where He or She