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Observation
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- 1What are Non Participants interviews ?. Non Participants observations are where a non participant researcher observes by simply by watching and recording interactions and behavior in a given situation.
. researcher plays a no active role - 2What is 1 strength of this. the researcher is detached and therefore objective , he or she less likely pick sides and be biased in way they interpret group behavior
. Also group is not influenced as research plays no active role - 3What are 2 weaknesses of this. it isn't supported by other methods such as interview so it is hard to provide insight on why people behave the way they do
. if the observer is visible , the people being observed might act unnatural because they feel anxious or threatened - 4What is the definition of covert participant interview. it is where the researcher infiltrates a certain groups by using a new identity , they conceal the fact that they are doing a research
- 5What us 2 strength of this. Does not disturb the normal behavior of group being observed so there is higher validity
. gaining access is easier as researcher does need to ask for permission - 6What are 3 weaknesses1. time consuming
2. not reliable because it is hard to repeat
3. Positivists would argue that covert breaks a few ethical rules , has be criticized for deception , abuses the trust and friendship - 7What is the definition of Overt observation. it is where the researcher participates in the activities of the group he/she is researching , some or all know that the researcher is a sociologist observing them
. aims to understand what is happening from the POV of those involved - 8What are 2 strengths of this1. the ability to ensure that the ethical considerations are met
2. recording data is easier as behavior can be openly documented - 9What are 1 weaknesses of this. Prone to observer effect , when participants activities are influenced by researcher presence
- 10What is the purpose of Participant observations. Participants observation is to understand what is happening from the point of the view of those involved , get inside their heads
. considered to be ethnographic, carried out in natural environment of those being studied
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- A levels Sociology Research Methods Flashcards on Observation, created by Bryan Ayoro on 20/11/2018.
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