Qualitative Research Methods

True/False: Reflexivity is not important in the observation method.

• True

• False

Which is a main limitation of observations?

• susceptibility to biases

• occurs in a natural setting

• no control over variables

• researcher can get immersed deeply into the studied phenomenon

True/False: A researcher has more control over observations in a lab setting.

• True

• False

Participants are aware they are being observed.

• overt observation

• covert observation

• naturalistic observation

• laboratory observation

True/False: An advantage of OVERT observations is that they are highly ethical.

• True

• False

A advantage to COVERT observations is that the researcher gets access to groups that might not normally agree to participate in research.

• True

• False

This is when the researcher/observer becomes part of the observed group.

• participant observation

• overt observation

• naturalistic observation

• laboratory observation

True/False: An observer could lose objectivity using the method of participant observation.

• True

• False

Interviews are helpful when

• you want to get insight into attitudes of participants

• you want a better understanding of participants' points of view

• the subject matter is too sensitive for people to discuss in a group setting

• all of the choices

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