5RM

Question 1

What is covert participant observation

Answer 1

Where the researcher does not tell the group they are being studied, where the researcher gets involved in the group

Question 2

Example of covert participation observation

Answer 2

Laud Humphreys Tearoom Trade
Studied sexual behaviour in men’s public toilets surrounding gay sex
Goes to their houses to take interviews after obtaining there details

Question 3

Strengths of covert observation

Answer 3

Eliminated hawthorne effect
Increased validity
Creates rapport
It’s the only way to research some groups

Question 4

Limitations of covert observation

Answer 4

No consent
Has to avoid getting caught, could be put into a dangerous situation
Going native
Deception

Question 5

What is overt participation observation

Answer 5

Where the group know they are being studied, researcher is honest and ohh the group

Question 6

Example of participant overt observation

Answer 6

Venkatesh Gang Leader for a Day, spent 6 years studying crack dealing gangs

Question 7

Strengths of overt participation observation

Answer 7

Can spot psych harm
Avoids deception
Informed consent
Gain trust and rapport 
Easier don’t have to sneak about

Question 8

Limitations of overt participant observation

Answer 8

Hawthorne effect, impacts validity
Social desirability
Screw you effect