Observations

Question 1

Name the 2 types of observation

Answer 1

Overt and covert

Question 2

Define overt observation

Answer 2

Being honest and informing the participants that you’re observing them

Question 3

Define covert observation

Answer 3

Observing the participants without them knowing

Question 4

Name 2 types of observation

Answer 4

Participant and non-participant

Question 5

Describe participant observation

Answer 5

Researcher joins the group, participating in daily activities

Question 6

Define Ethnography

Answer 6

An in-depth study of a group or culture which tries to gain insight into the way of life of people

Question 7

Name the researcher/research which fits the Ethnography description

Answer 7

Colosi’s study into lap dancing

Question 8

Name the researcher/research which involves covert participation observation

Answer 8

Humphrey’s research into homosexuality

Question 9

Name the researcher/research which involves overt participation observation

Answer 9

Venkatesh’s research into crack gangs

Question 10

Describe non-participant observation

Answer 10

Researcher does not participate/ join in with the group