Qualitative Research

Question 1

Observational research

Answer 1

• whether the researcher participates

- whether researcher is honest and tells group about research

Question 2

Covert research - advantages

Answer 2

Can enter forbidden places be trusted and accepted

- group will act unaware

Question 3

Disadvantages of covert

Answer 3

Danger of discovery

- ethical dilemmas (if group engages with illegal or immoral activities)

Question 4

Advantages of overt observation

Answer 4

• no role within the group, trusted outsider
• honesty, clarity
• supplement their observation with other methods

Question 5

Disadvantages of overt observation

Answer 5

• outsider, excluded

- changing behaviour - subjects will change how they are acting