What is the purpose of the literature review in participant observation research?
a. a literature review provides a comprehensive understanding of the variables of interest to forward specific research questions and hypotheses.
b. a literature review is not necessary in participant observation research
c. a literature review provides the theoretical sensitivity for the researcher, preparing her for what might be happening in the phenomenon of interest.
d. all literature reviews have the same function, they give the reader a sense of the complete history of a topic.
Answer c,
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a. True b. False
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