When conducting ethnographic research as a participant observer, the investigator must
A. develop friendships with key members of the study group.
B. not be concerned about gaining acceptance by the study group.
C. use the same persona in the control group as he or she did with the study group.
D. maintain some degree of detachment.
Answer: D
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