Of the following, one way qualitative researchers can decrease observer effect is to
A) rely only on nonparticipant observation.
B) increase the amount of time spent in the field.
C) increase observational training.
D) use observations instead of interviews.

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Increasing the amount of time spent in the field allows researchers to become more familiar to the subjects, which can help reduce the observer effect as subjects become accustomed to the presence of the researcher.

Of the Following, One Way Qualitative Researchers Can Decrease Observer