When does "guilty knowledge" occur?
A)A researcher becomes overinvolved in the field setting and loses objectivity or the role of researcher becomes a complete participant
B)The researcher selects a smaller set of observations based on time or activity in order to further develop theory and test developing hypotheses
C)Members tell the researcher untruths to purposely mislead or give a false view
D)A researcher learns about secret,illicit,or illegal activities during the course of conducting field research
E)A person with formal or informal authority controls access to the field setting

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Guilty knowledge occurs when a researcher learns about secret, illicit, or illegal activities during the course of conducting field research. This knowledge can have ethical implications and must be handled carefully to protect the confidentiality and safety of participants and to maintain the integrity of the research.

When Does "Guilty Knowledge" Occur