A researcher seeks to study a subcultural, illegal, or deviant group to obtain accurate information freely without announcing his/her presence, which could alarm the population. To do so, the researcher undertakes significant risk, and engages fully with the group studied like any other group member. What research role is the researcher taking on?

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In this scenario, the researcher is fully engaging and taking on the role of a group member. They are risking their personal safety and not announcing their status as a researcher, which fits the definition of a complete participant. Additionally, the other options do not accurately capture the level of involvement and risk undertaken by the researcher in this scenario.

A Researcher Seeks to Study a Subcultural, Illegal, or Deviant