In a Study of the Social Interactions of the Homeless

Multiple Choice

In a study of the social interactions of the homeless in a busy railroad station, the researcher poses as a homeless woman and keeps a daily record of all of her interactions with other people, including the homeless, commuters, public officials (e.g., police officers) , and those who work in the station. This is an example of

A) survey research
B) participant observation
C) an experiment
D) archival research