Question

What type of research relies on the researcher's first-hand observations of participants in naturally occurring contexts?

Answer 1

Qualitative Research

Explanation:

In this type of research there is focus to collect data which is non numerical. This type of research tries to ask questions that relate to why and how something occurs rather than how many times it occurs.

Case study is an example of qualitative research. Quantitative research depends on the mathematical formulations and relations to come to a conclusion while qualitative research does not.