The attempt to observe a social milieu objectively and take part in the activities being observed is called:
A)the Hawthorne effect
B)participant observation
C)validation
D)surveying
E)experimentation

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Participant observation involves both observing and participating in a social milieu, allowing the researcher to gather data from an insider's perspective while still remaining objective. The Hawthorne effect refers to changes in behavior resulting from being observed or studied. Validation refers to the process of verifying the accuracy of data. Surveying and experimentation are research methods that do not necessarily involve direct participation in a social milieu.

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