An overt researcher role in which the researcher remains immersed in the population studied for a long period of time, watching and recording the activities of group members without engaging in them, is ____________.

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The described role is that of a complete observer, as the researcher is not participating in the activities of the group being studied. A complete participant would actively engage in the group activities, making this option incorrect. A participant-as-observer or observer-as-participant role would involve the researcher both observing and participating in group activities to varying degrees, which does not apply to the description given.

An Overt Researcher Role in Which the Researcher Remains Immersed