observations Flashcards
1
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what is a participant observation
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observations in natural situations where observer interacts directly with ppsq
2
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strengths
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researcher develops a relationship with group under study and therefore can gain a greater understanding of groups behaviour
3
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weaknesses of pp observation
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researcher loses objectivity becoming part of the group and pps may act differently if they know researcher amongst them
4
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what is a non-pp observation
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when observer observes without getting involved, researcher can remain objective throughout study
- reseacher loses a sense of group dynamic by staying separate
5
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what are natural observations
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where researcher exercises control over some aspects of env in which observation is made
unobtrusive
6
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strengths of natural experiments
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- pps unaware they are being observed, behave naturally
- provides richer and fuller info
- easier to generalise to real life
- works well with children and animals who don’t know how to follow instructions
