Dr. Newman spent three years in Botswana, participating in the daily life of a community there. She gathered extensive field notes, consisting of a mix of self-reports from members of the community and her own observations. Which of the following research methods did Dr. Newman most likely use in her research?
A) ethnography
B) structured observation
C) the microgenetic design
D) the clinical, or case study, method

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Dr. Newman most likely used the method of ethnography in her research as she spent three years participating in the daily life of a community and gathered extensive field notes by using a mix of self-reports from members of the community and her own observations. Ethnography involves studying a particular group or culture by direct observation and interviews, which is consistent with Dr. Newman's approach. The other options are not consistent with the approach described by Dr. Newman.

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