When a researcher plays an active and significant role in the situation in which behavior is being recorded and when the researcher conceals the fact that observations are being made,the study represents a(n)
A)unobtrusive field experiment.
B)disguised structured observation.
C)disguised participant observation.
D)deceptive naturalistic observation.

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The study represents a disguised participant observation as the researcher is concealing the fact that observations are being made while actively participating and having a significant role in the situation. Option A is incorrect as unobtrusive field experiment does not involve active participation by the researcher. Option B is incorrect as it mentions structured observation, which is not mentioned in the stem of the question. Option D is incorrect as it mentions deception, which is not explicitly stated in the question.

When a Researcher Plays an Active and Significant Role in the Situation