High school student Ricardo Francisco becomes an informant in a qualitative research study on youth gangs in Vancouver.This means that he
A) is very familiar with the culture and is in a position to witness significant events.
B) is now able to offer incentives to fellow gang members for participation in the study.
C) is now able to work as research assistant for the study.
D) is immediately accepted by all youth gang members participating in the study.
E) plays the role of a key witness in court when testifying against the illegal activities carried out by members of the gang.

Question

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As an informant in a qualitative research study on youth gangs in Vancouver, Ricardo Francisco would be someone who is familiar with the culture and in a position to witness significant events. This means he would be able to provide valuable insights and information to the researchers, which is the main purpose of having informants in such studies. Options B, C, D, and E are not necessarily true or relevant in the context of being an informant in a research study.

High School Student Ricardo Francisco Becomes an Informant in a Qualitative