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Covert observation occurs when the observer's role is not known to the participants, as they are hidden or disguised.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyResearch methods

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Covert observation occurs when the observer's role is not known to the participants, as they are hidden or disguised

This point belongs to T he features of an observation., especially T he features of an observation. outcomes.
You need to be able to covert observation occurs when the observer's role is not known to the participants, as they are hidden or disguised.
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