Studied by 0 peopleWhat is an overt observation?
ppts are aware they are being observed
What is a covert observation?
ppts are unaware they are being observed
Give three strengths of a covert observation.
forbidden areas, natural behaviour so high validity, sometimes no other way
Give three ethical limitations of a covert observation.
lack of informed consent, deception, guilty knowledge
Give three practical limitations of a covert observation.
harder to get in/out, issues with notetaking, danger/hardship
Give three strengths of an overt observation.
can ask direct questions, more ethical, easier to take notes
Give three limitations of an overt observation.
may be excluded from situations, unnatural behaviour so less valid, may not be allowed to observe
What is a participant observation?
sociologist joins a group and participates in their daily activities
What type of research are participant observations commonly used in?
ethnography - in depth study of group/culture to gain insight into their way of life
Give one practical strength of a participant observation.
can create strong rapport/bond with group so may confide in researcher
Give one ethical point about participant observations.
depends on whether the observation is covert or overt
Give one theoretical strength of a participant observation.
more used by interpretevists - establishes verstehen by actually experiencing the life of the group
Give one practical limitation of a participant observation.
time-consuming, expensive, disruptive to researcherās home life
Give one theoretical limitation of a participant observation.
lacks objectivity - positivists suggest researcher is immersed in group so are biased
What is a non-participant observation?
researcher does not participate or join in with the group - can be covert or overt
Give one practical strength of a non-participant observation.
more cost/time-efficient
Give one theoretical strength of a non-participant observation.
more objective so preferred by positivists
Give one practical limitation of a non-participant observation.
may not be possible to observe certain groups without participating
Give one theoretical limitation of a non-participant observation.
lacks validity - limited understanding of observation as superficial
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