Mixed Methods: Barker

Question 1

How long did Barker spend on her research?

Answer 1

7 years

Question 2

What was Barker researching?

Answer 2

Whether members of the Unification Church were there from choice or they were controlled

Question 3

How long did it take Barker to gain full access to the group?

Answer 3

2 years

Question 4

Why did it take 2 years for Barker to gain full access to the group?

Answer 4

The members were wary of outsiders due to negative publicity

Question 5

How many different research methods did Barker use?

Answer 5

4

Question 6

Why did Barker use unstructured interviews?

Answer 6

So she could get an idea of the group from individual members

Question 7

Why did Barker use Overt Participant observation?

Answer 7

She wanted to experience interactions between the members

Question 8

Why did Barker use Questionnaires?

Answer 8

To collect information on different variables

Question 9

How long were the Questionnaires Barker used?

Answer 9

42 pages

Question 10

Name 2 things Barkers’ Questionnaires included

Answer 10

Gender, Home background

Question 11

Why did Barker use a Control Group?

Answer 11

So she could compare her research with her main Moonie group to make sure other factors did not affect her study