Participant observation research on street youth where the researcher reveals his/her identity to some but not all of the participants in order to gain their trust would be considered

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This would be considered semi-covert because the researcher is revealing their identity to some participants, but not all. It is important to gain the trust of participants in order to conduct accurate research, but it is also important to be transparent in the research process. This approach strikes a balance between gaining trust and maintaining ethical standards.

Participant Observation Research on Street Youth Where the Researcher Reveals