non participant observation

Question 1

what are the practical advantages of this method?

Answer 1

easier to gain access; as researchers aren’t interacting with participants they don’t necessarily have to gain rapport

Question 2

what are the practical disadvantages of this method?

Question 3

what are the theoretical advantages of this method?

Answer 3

less subjective because researchers aren’t getting involved with participants - less risk of going native

Question 4

what are the theoretical disadvantages of this method?

Answer 4

lacks validity - researchers are unable to gain full insight into participants behaviour because they are unable to interfere with their social interactions