Participant observation
- Created by: Revisonf
- Created on: 05-01-14 16:01
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- Participant Observation
- ADVANTAGES:
- Allows the researcher to study a group in their everyday settings
- By participating, the research can gain an insight of the group's perspective; this allows the reseracher to obtain a more valid picture of the group
- Some groups, e.g religious cults, may not agree to be interviewed so PO may be the only method available.
- DISADVANTAGES:
- In the beginning, it might be hard to join in the group.
- May be hard to gain the groups' trust.
- Researchers may find it difficult to take notes as it will arouse suspicion. The notes will be made on memory.
- PO tends to be very time consuming and expensive.
- The researcher may become too involved with the group and the results of the research can be biased.
- Every study is unique so replication of it will be difficult; this means the work would not be as reliable as it cant be subject to peer review.
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