Vocabulary Chapter 15

Question 1

Ethnography

Answer 1

Qualitative methods that involves systematic observation and interaction (i.e. talking/listening) with the subjects and behavior under investigation.

Question 2

Hawthorne Effect

Answer 2

When those who are observed (typically by researchers) change their behavior.

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

Qualitative study that only involves observation of subjects or behavior.

Question 4

Participant Observation

Answer 4

When the research partakes in the behavior under investigation to better understand the thoughts and motivations of individuals who do this.

Question 5

Qualitative Research

Answer 5

Research that does not involve the collection and analysis of statistics.