Essay Plan- Participant Observation

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Assess the strengths of Participant Observation in Social Research (16)

Brief plan:

What are the strengths of participant observations?

Valid data since it looks at everyday life in a natural environment.

Produces qualititative data.

Research how a group works

First hand insight (verstehen)- life observed by people.

What about disadvantages?

Small groups means they are not representative.

Lose objectivity

Not replicable

Time-consuming/ expensive.

Any studies to go with the essay?

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Other resources:

Observations

Advantages and disadvantages of observations