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What are the strengths of participant observation?
- Gets the researcher right to where the action is so they can check out the dynamics of a group from close up.
- Allows the researcher to analyse the workings of deviant groups.
- First-hand insight in real-life settings
- If covert, people can't mislead the researcher, act naturally.
- Allows the researcher to analyse the workings of deviant groups.
- First-hand insight in real-life settings
- If covert, people can't mislead the researcher, act naturally.
Flashcard info:
Author: Lex26
Main topic: Education
Topic: Research Methods & Key Words
Published: 31.05.2010