Chapter 9 Pt. 2

Question 1

“a method of studying natural social processes as they happen”?

Answer 1

participant observation

Question 2

Participant Observation is also known as ________.

Answer 2

fieldwork

Question 3

During Participant Observation you need to minimize your _________ as a researcher

Answer 3

presence

Question 4

What are 3 different forms of participant observation?

Answer 4

(1) complete observation
(2) role of participant and observer
(3) covert (complete) participant

Question 5

Which type of participant observation is this:
a role in participant observation in which the researcher does not participate in group activities and is publicly defined as a researcher

Answer 5

complete observation

Question 6

Which type of participant observation is this:
a role in field research in which the researcher does not reveal his or her identity as a researcher to those who are observed

Answer 6

covert (complete) participant

Question 7

What is the reactive effect?

Answer 7

the changes in individual or group behavior that are due to being observed or otherwise studied

Question 8

“sampling drawn in a sequential fashion, with settings or individuals selected for study as earlier observations or interviews indicate that these settings or individuals are influential “?

Answer 8

theoretical sampling

Question 9

Theoretical sampling is recommended by _______ and _______

Answer 9

Glaser

Strauss

Question 10

“a technique for drawing a representative sample of everyday activities, thoughts, and experiences; participants carry a pager and are beeped at random times over several days or weeks; upon hearing the beep, participants complete a report designed by the researcher”?

Answer 10

experience sampling method (ESM)

Question 11

What are the 6 main ethical issues in field research concern?

Answer 11

(1) voluntary participation
(2) subject well-being
(3) identity disclosure
(4) confidentiality
(5) appropriate boundaries
(6) research safety

Question 12

” notes that describe what has been observed, heard, or otherwise experienced in a participant observation”?

Answer 12

field notes

Question 13

“brief notes that are jotted down quickly during the observation period that will be expanded into more extensive field notes”?

Answer 13

jottings

Question 14

Guidelines for field research projects:

(1)
(2) speculate about what personal problems might arise and how you will respond to them
(3) keep in touch with other researchers and personal friends outside the research setting
(4) maintain standards of conduct that make you comfortable as a person and that respect the integrity of your subjects

Answer 14

(1) take the time to consider how you want to relate to your potential subjects as people

Question 15

Guidelines for field research projects:

(1) take the time to consider how you want to relate to your potential subjects as people
(2)
(3) keep in touch with other researchers and personal friends outside the research setting
(4) maintain standards of conduct that make you comfortable as a person and that respect the integrity of your subjects

Answer 15

(2) speculate about what personal problems might arise and how you will respond to them

Question 16

Guidelines for field research projects:

(1) take the time to consider how you want to relate to your potential subjects as people
(2) speculate about what personal problems might arise and how you will respond to them
(3)
(4) maintain standards of conduct that make you comfortable as a person and that respect the integrity of your subjects

Answer 16

(3) keep in touch with other researchers and personal friends outside the research setting

Question 17

Guidelines for field research projects:
(1) take the time to consider how you want to relate to your potential subjects as people
(2) speculate about what personal problems might arise and how you will respond to them
(3) keep in touch with other researchers and personal friends outside the research setting
(4)

Answer 17

(4) maintain standards of conduct that make you comfortable as a person and that respect the integrity of your subjects

Question 18

“a strategy that increases the reliability of observational data by using explicit rules that standardize coding practices across observers”?

Answer 18

systematic observation

Question 19

What is saturation point?

Answer 19

saturation point