Qualitative research methods: Participant observation.

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what type of observation allows the researcher takes part in the life of the group whilst observing.Interpretivists favour these.
Participant observation
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what type of participant observes but doesn't take part in the life of the group.
Non-participant
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C
overt observation
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Researcher conceals their identity and purpose.Adopts a false identity and role?
Covert observation
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What ethical moral problem is avoided in overt observations?
Deceit
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What effect may be created, in which will undermine the validity in a overt observation?
Hawthorne Effect
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A practical advantage of covert study is that it reduces the risk of people altering their.....?
Behaviour
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Trust has to be gained from a group in order for what to be given?
Acceptance
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What must be maintained when trying to stay in a group.
Detachment
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What may prevent a researcher from fully disclosing from the group?
Loyalty
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Researchers empathise with the participants,What is this known as?
Verstehen
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A practical limitation of participant observations...
Time consuming
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Positivists reject interpretivists claims that participant observation produce _____ data
valid
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What does the researcher risk with the group?
Over identifying
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Deterministic and see individuals as entirely shaped by the way society is structured.
structural perspectives
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See individuals as having free will and choice, and the power to create society through their actions and interactions.
Action perspectives
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what allows a researcher to enter a situation with an open mind,
Flexibility
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Interpretivists believe that participant observations produce a rich ____ picture.
Authentic
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