Participant Observations Flashcards
1
Q
What does overt and covert mean
A
Overt: reveal identity
Covert: hide identity
2
Q
Why is it used and who uses it
A
- study the way of life of a group
- see world from other perspectives
- used by interpretivists
3
Q
Two practical adv of participant observation
A
- build rapport & gain trust = no Haw Thorne effect
- no training needed
4
Q
Two theoretical advantages of participant observation
A
- retain objectivity
- watch body language = increased validity
5
Q
Two practical disadvantages of participant observations
A
Practical - time consuming (months/ years)
- requires interpersonal skills
6
Q
Give a ethical disadv of covert observation
A
Deceiving ppl involved
7
Q
Give two theoretical disadv of participant observations
A
- low reliability = cant get same results from another group of ppl
- Hawethorne effect
8
Q
Give case study of observation study
A
Jolly:
Study on Amish community
- had to gain access by being a gatekeeper (serving as a non Amish midwife)
