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Observations
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- 1What is the definition of Participant Observation?The researcher is actively involved with the participants.
- 2What is the definition of Non-Participant ObservationThe researcher is not actively involved with the participants.
- 3What is the definition of Overt Observation?When the participant group are aware that they are being observed.
- 4What is the definition of Covert Observation?When the participant group are unaware that they are being observed.
- 5What is the definition of verstehenWhere life is seen from the viewpoint of people observed.
- 6Are observations a micro theory or a macro theory?Micro theory- favoured by Interpretivists since they generate qualitative data.
- 7Suggest 2 reasons why participant observation may produce more valid data. (4)1) You have a 1st hand insight of the group (verstehen).
2) Which means accurate data (from experience).
3) Can research working of the group, which means that you can observe their different roles and actions. - 8Suggest 2 ethical problems of using observation. (4)1) Informed consent- participants must be informed to make a decision to take part.
2) Deception- morally wrong to lie to participants.
3) Safety of the researcher- covert observation can put researcher in jeopardy.
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- AS level Sociology Flashcards on Observations, created by Taz P on 17/04/2018.
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