Ray Rist's participant observation research in a kindergarten classroom demonstrated that the teacher streamed the children in different groups based upon which of the following social characteristics?

A) gender
B) social class
C) IQ score
D) ethnicity

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method in which the researcher closely observes a group or community while participating in its activities to better understand its dynamics.

Social Characteristics

Attributes that describe and differentiate individuals or groups within a society, such as age, gender, ethnicity, and social class.