A researcher identifies a socioeconomic group of people to study.After developing a rapport with key members of the group,getting information about group members from the key members,and spending time working among group members,the researcher prepares a written report about the group based on this experience.Which type of qualitative research does this represent?
A) Ethnographic
B) Grounded theory
C) Historical
D) Phenomenological

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Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures and involves immersion in the group to make observations and get information.Grounded theory research is an inductive technique that emerged from the discipline of sociology.Historical research examines events of the past.Phenomenological research describes experiences as they are lived.

A Researcher Identifies a Socioeconomic Group of People to Study