Discuss the focus of participant-observation and explain how it differs from simple observation.

What will be an ideal response?


Varies. Participant-observation occurs as a researcher observes action and interaction while participating as a part of the social context they are studying.

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a. blacks b. males c. whites d. Protestants e. Japanese Americans

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In a ________ family system, the oldest females control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over males

A) patriarchal B) matriarchal C) nuclear D) neolocal

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In Kenya, bride wealth means:

a. the amount of money the bride's father pays the parents of the groom b. the amount of money parents spend on the wedding of their daughter c. the amount of money a bride brings into the marriage d. the amount of money a groom will pay the parents of his bride to be

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Life satisfaction is higher for single parents than for married couples

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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