Overt Participation Observation

Question 0

A 1)__________ 2)____________ is that the researcher can 3)__________ taking part in group activities

Answer 0

1) practical
2) advantage
3) avoid

Question 1

Is this an advantage or disadvantage?

The researcher does not have to worry about the consequences of being discovered

Answer 1

Practical advantage

E.g monies were aware barker was studying them

Question 2

Why is it easy to record overt participant observation?

Answer 2

It is possible to take notes openly

Question 3

What is an ethical advantage of overt participant observation?

Answer 3

Ethical problems are reduced as no deception is used. The observer also has informed consent

Question 4

Why is overt participation observation a good method to use in schools?

Answer 4

Is more appropriate due to the age and vulnerability of school children

Question 5

Is the Hawthorne effect an advantage or disadvantage of overt participation observation?

Answer 5

Theoretical Disadvantage as participant know they are being studied and can change their behaviour as a result. This lowers validity

Question 6

Give an example of how the Hawthorne effect can effect teachers in a school study

Answer 6

Teachers might put on a show. For example in an ofsted inspection

Question 7

What is a practical disadvantage that can prevent the researcher from seeing everything?

Answer 7

Some groups may not consent to being studied and may prevent the limit the researcher sees

Question 8

An 1)________ problem is it is important to 2)__________ anonymity

Answer 8

1) ethical

2) maintain

Question 9

When researchers research schools they must decide what to do with 1)______ 2)____________ that could get pupils into 3)__________. (E.g observing a student stealing school property)

Answer 9

1) guilty
2) knowledge
3) trouble