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Question 1

Steps in naturalistic observations:

Answer 1

Descriptive
Focused
Selective

Question 2

Steps in naturalistic observations: descriptive

Answer 2

Descriptive: provides a starting point, non-specific descriptions (general ideas and use of sensory data)

Question 3

Steps in naturalistic observations: Focused

Answer 3

Focused: identifies most essential and important aspects of the study

Question 4

Steps in naturalistic observations: Selective

Answer 4

Selective: at the end, mets the aim of the study by finding more examples and evidence for the the types of practises and processes found in step 2 (focused)

Question 5

Naturalistic observations:

Answer 5

• Who? How many? Characteristics and roles?
• What is happening? What are actions and rules of behaviour?
• Where do the interactions take place? Where are people located in the physical space?
• When do conversations and interactions take place
• What is the timing of the activities?
• Why do people in the setting act in the way they do? Why are there variations in behaviour?

Question 6

Pros participant observation

Answer 6

Immediate accessibility of data 
Less disruptive than interviews 
Open settings are easier to access 
Others in setting forget about observer presence easier 
Low technology required

Question 7

cons of participant observation

Answer 7

Extended periods of observation
Closed settings hard to access (therapy sessions)
Ethical issues of observing others (clients)
Hard to distinguish what is important when documenting
Need to manage relationships

Question 8

Explain physical and virtual documentary sources

Answer 8

• Inquiry that is either text non-text based which might consist of written documents and records as well as graphics, photographs and film.
• For analysis, qualitative researchers treat these documents just like transcripts of interviews or detailed descriptions of observations.

Question 9

when would you use physical and documentary sources

Answer 9

If the purpose of your research question is to understand a culture/organisation, activities within a culture, organisation, or services delivered by an organisation: Policy documents, reports, medical reports

2. If the purpose of your research question is to understand the perceptions, experiences of individuals:
   Written narratives, reflections, stories, diaries, blogs, tweets, emails, photos

Question 10

Pros of physical and virtual doc sources

Answer 10

Data is in own words
Large amounts readily availability
Access convenience
Saves time and cost with recruitment, collection and transcription
No need to develop interview skills
Provides data about events, settings and situations not easily obtained

Question 11

cons of physical and virtual doc sources

Answer 11

Data may be inaccurate or not full recounts
Some data not readily available or difficult to access
Not documented directly for research purpose or question
Sites may disappear
Uncertainty with ethical reviews