The research technique in which the sociologist is the researcher but is also involved in the activities being studied is called
A) subjective analysis.
B) participant observation.
C) actor-action research.
D) ethnography.

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Participant observation is a research technique in which the sociologist is not just an observer, but rather becomes a part of the group or community being studied. They engage in the activities and interactions of the group, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the social phenomena being studied. This technique requires the researcher to be involved in the activities being studied, making it distinct from other research techniques such as subjective analysis, actor-action research or ethnography.

The Research Technique in Which the Sociologist Is the Researcher