Which of the following statements is the best description of a covert observation study?
The researcher watches and records behaviour of a group without their knowledge or consent.
The researcher actively joins and participates in the activities of the group being studied.
The researcher observes behaviour in a highly controlled, artificial laboratory environment.
The researcher uses a predetermined checklist of target behaviours to record frequency.
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