How do researchers use Participant Observation as a data collection method??

In this video, Dr Sam Ghosh explains the reasons behind the use of Participant Observation in Qualitative and Quantitative Research. The advantages and disadvantages is also discussed with examples for easy understanding. The video contains useful hints and tips for researchers to be mindful of when using this technique for data collection and analysis.
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