Qualitative Research Methods

Question 1

What is a non-participant observation?

Answer 1

A researcher sits and observes an activity in which that is structured with a coded observation schedule that directs what is to be observed

Question 2

What is a participant observation?

Answer 2

Involves the sociologist immersing himself in the lifestyle of the group he or she wishes to study

Question 3

What is an overt observation?

Answer 3

Respondent is aware they are being studied

Question 4

What is a covert observation?

Answer 4

Respondent is unaware they are being studied

Question 5

What do overt observations always require?

Answer 5

A gate keeper

Question 6

What does Fielding (2004) argue about gate keepers?

Answer 6

That they are the unsung heroes of ethnography because they can speak to a group beforehand and allay their suspicions about the researcher

Question 7

What does Marvasti (2004) say improves rapport?

Answer 7

Suggests that showing interest in the respondent’s culture and way of life simply helps build a rapport because people are often flattered by the attention