The relatively recent creation of virtual worlds has attracted contemporary ethnographers to venture into online communities. Of the various techniques used to study these virtual worlds, which has been most important?

A. life histories
B. genealogical method
C. key consultants
D. participant observation
E. interviews


Answer: D

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