ppt observation Flashcards

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what is it?

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The researcher interacts w the ppt + plays a part in their everyday life to try achieve verstehen
can be covert/overt

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practical +

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-If overt, can openly record findings
-Only realistic method when researching deviant groups

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practical -

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-Being able to get in, out
-Time consuming
-Researcher may have to have certain characteristics to gain access to group

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ethical +

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-Minimal issues if overt
-Covert can still gain permission
-Can give the powerless a voice

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ethical -

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-Can put yourself in risk of harm
-Deception
-Lack of informed consent

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theoretical +

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-May develop deeper understanding of social issues
-Ability to achieve verstehen
-Favoured by interpretivists

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theoretical -

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-Hawthorne effect
-Validity can be affected if grown too close to group
-Interpretations of behaviour
-Rejected by positivists

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examples in education

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Mac + ghaill
-Whilst employed as a teacher he conducted an overt ppt obs w his students looking at how they dealt w racism, hanging out w them informally

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