chapter 15 observation

Question 1

purposes of observation

Answer 1

counting
complementing
contextualising

Question 2

types of observation

Answer 2

controlled - decisions on what how and when to observe

uncontrolled - more social sciences. listening ,seeing

Question 3

primary vs secondary observation

Answer 3

primary: adopting position of participants
secondary: interpreting observation of others. e.g. through photos

Question 4

Gold 1958 four research roles:

Answer 4

1. complete observer
2. observer as participant
3. participant as observer
4. complete participation