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6. James Patrick in his study "A Glasgow Gang" to the majority observed
7. An advantage of overt observation is
- It allows the researcher to be able to ask questions to clarify meanings
- it doesnt affect the groups behaviour and so is high in validity
8. An advantage of covert observation is
- it doesnt affect the groups behaviour and so is high in validity
- It allows the researcher to be able to ask questions to clarify meanings
9. An disadvantage of overt observation is
- the knowlege of the researchers identity may affect the groups behaviour and so not provide a true picture.
- deception used is unethical
10. A disadvantage of covert observation is
- deception used is unethical
- the knowlege of the researchers identity may affect the groups behaviour and so not provide a true picture