observation type
- Created by: z_mills1
- Created on: 13-05-14 10:05
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- Observation type
- Non-participant
- when the researcher observes the activity without getting involved
- Advantages
- the researcher can remain objective throughout the study
- Disadvantages
- the researcher loses a sense of the group dynamics by staying separate from the group
- Participant
- this is when the researcher participates in the activity under study
- Advantages
- researcher develops a relationship with the group under study - can gain a greater understanding of their behaviour
- Disadvantages
- researcher loses objectivity by becoming part of the group
- participant may act differently if they know a researcher is amongst them
- Non-participant
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