1.6.1 Non-Participant Observation

Question 1

most commonly used form of observation in education are lesson observations carried out as part of

Answer 1

OFSTED inspections

Question 2

Pratically More costly/time efficient

Answer 2

Compared to participant observatoin. = may be less time consuming as u have not got to intergrate or gain acceptance in a group

Question 3

Pratical Quantitive data

Answer 3

as will be able to use a structured observation schedule to record data easily especially if its covert, this should also make them more reliable

Question 4

Theoretical objectivity

Answer 4

psotivists would suggest this type of observation is more objective and not participating means it is easier to be objective when interpreting groiup behviour

Question 5

Theoritical reduced hawthrone effects?

Answer 5

Researcher is less likely to influence the groups behaviour as they are not actually joining in with the group’s behviour and activities

Question 6

practical - it might not be practially possible

Answer 6

to conduct non-paritcpant observation on certain groups

Question 7

ethicall if it s done covertly rhere may be

Answer 7

ETHICAL ISSUES OF CONSENT, DECEPTION AND invasion of privacy

Question 8

Theoritcal lacks validity

Answer 8

as it is superficial observing from the outside leaves the researcher with a limited understadning of what they have observed and therefore the method may lack validity

Question 9

ADVANTAGES

Valid - limited risk of the researcher

Answer 9

‘going native’ =