The sociologist Mitch Duneier wrote his ethnography Sidewalk about street vendors in New York City's Greenwich Village.While writing the book,Duneier was particularly concerned that the people he was studying would alter their behavior when he was present,especially since his background was different from theirs.This caused him to think critically about his activities and role as a researcher.What do sociologists call this?

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The concept being described is reflexivity, which is the recognition by the researcher that their presence and actions may impact the behavior of those being studied. This can lead to critical self-reflection on the part of the researcher. Response rate refers to the percentage of people who participate in a study. Validity refers to the accuracy and truthfulness of research findings. Thick description refers to the detailed and specific description of social phenomena. None of these concepts are specifically applicable to the situation described in the question.

The Sociologist Mitch Duneier Wrote His Ethnography Sidewalk About Street