Mary is researching the experiences that AIDS patients have with community health organizations.She and her research assistant meet regularly with AIDS patients and advocates,discussing what health issues are most pressing for patients and how these issues could best be addressed.Her goal is to persuade legislators to increase the funding provided to community health-care organizations.What research method/s is/are Mary using?

A) Participant observation
B) Participatory action research
C) In-person surveying and advocacy
D) Quantitative interviews

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Katerin Aldana · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Mary is using participatory action research, which involves collaborating with participants and advocates to address a specific social issue. This research method is often used to bring about social change and influence public policy, which aligns with Mary's goal of increasing funding for community health organizations. Option A (participant observation) and Option D (quantitative interviews) do not accurately describe Mary's research method, as she is not simply observing or conducting structured interviews with participants. Option C (in-person surveying and advocacy) does touch on some aspects of Mary's research, but does not fully capture the collaborative and participatory nature of participatory action research.

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