John studied underground miners by becoming a miner.He became increasingly concerned about his role,how he might affect what he studied,and how much he should become involved in the lives of the miners.He gave these issues a lot of thought,particularly regarding their impact on the study.This sense of things acting on themselves is known as
A)indexicality.
B)focus groups.
C)symbolic realism.
D)reflexivity.
E)sensibility

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John's awareness of how his actions and involvement could affect his study is an example of reflexivity, which refers to the process of researchers reflecting on their own role and influence in the research process.

John Studied Underground Miners by Becoming a Miner