Non Participant Observation Flashcards
Non - Participant observation is when the researcher is w___ but not doing what?
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Watching
involving themselves in the group they’re studying
The aim of Non-Participant observation is to understand what’s happening from who’s point of view (POV) ?
The participant’s
Which type of sociologists favour the use of Non-Participant observations?
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Interpretivists
Why do Interpretivists like Non-Participant observations?
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They use methods that generate IN DEPTH data and establish SOCIAL REALITY
What is the first case study for Non-Participant observations, that took place in Merseyside
(Liverpool) ?
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View from the boys
Who conducted the Non-Participant observation in Merseyside & what type was it?
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Parker
Overt
What three traits did Parker have that enabled him to carry out his observation?
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- ) Young
- ) Hairy
- ) Willing to keep long hours
What did Parker do in his Non-Participant observation which is seen as ethical?
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Tried to stop the boys from getting involved in petty crimes
What was one thing that Parker knew the boys did that would’ve reduced the validity of his Non-Participant observation?
The boys controlled their behaviour around him
The second case study for Non-Participant observation came from who & what type was it?
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Humphries
Covert
{2nd} Humphries’ research was called?
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Tea Room Trade
{2nd} What did Humphries base his research on?
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Homosexual acts in public toilets
{2nd} What time period was Humphries doing his research in?
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1960s
{2nd} In the Tea Room Trade, what was the name of the role that Humphries undertook?
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Watch queen
{2nd} After observing public bathrooms, what did Humphries follow up with?
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He tracked down license plates of the participants and then carried out interviews,
where he found most of the individuals were in heterosexual relationships.