A disadvantage of participant-observation is that
a. only a small sample can be studied.
b. nonverbal behavior cannot be observed.
c. rapport is enhanced, but this creates bias in the work.
d. actual behavior cannot be distinguished from expected behavior.
e. it takes too long to complete the research well.
ANS: A
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