Rosenhan's Study 1 Involves Participant Observation

Multiple Choice

Rosenhan's Study 1 involves participant observation. Which of the following is not true of participant observation?

A) Because observers are immersed in the situation, their data is likely to be valid
B) It can be difficult for observers because they have to 'give up' their normal lives and be someone else for the duration of the study
C) Observers can get too involved and lose their objectivity
D) It gives lots of rich, detailed data
E) It generally produces more quantitative data than qualitative data