What is a potential drawback of participant observation as a research method?

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It is solely applied by anthropologists.It necessitates the researcher to conceal their identity.It depends on strict experimental controls.It can affect the researcher's impartiality.It is primarily quantitative in nature.

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Participant observation may influence the researcher's neutrality, as becoming involved in the setting can affect objectivity. It is not limited to anthropologists, does not always require disguise, and does not rely on experimental controls.