research methods - participant observation

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the researcher simply observes the group
non participant
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the researcher takes part
participant
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the researcher shows their true identity and is open about it
overt
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the researcher is 'undercover' and their identity stays hidden
covert
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to do the study we must gain entry to the group
getting in
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once the observer has accepted, they need to be able to stay in the group
staying in
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generally the easier task, shows least amount of problems
getting out
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the researcher takes part

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participant

Card 3

Front

the researcher shows their true identity and is open about it

Back

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Card 4

Front

the researcher is 'undercover' and their identity stays hidden

Back

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Card 5

Front

to do the study we must gain entry to the group

Back

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