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6. James Patrick in his study "A Glasgow Gang" to the majority observed

  • covertly
  • overtly

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