Which of the following best describes the process of conducting participant observation research?

a. Participant observation is a deductive process guided by specific questions or predictions
b. Participant observation is an inductive process guided by specific questions or predictions
c. Participant observation is an inductive process with an emergent research design.
d. Participant observation is a deductive process with an a priori research design.


Answer c,

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