Observations

1. What is participant observation?

• A) The observer avoids direct involvement
• B) The researcher explains their research intention
• C) The researcher joins in the activities of the group
• D) The researcher keeps their real identity secret

2. Which observation method involves keeping a distance from the research group?

• A) Participant observation
• B) Non-participant observation
• C) Overt observation
• D) Covert observation

3. What is overt observation?

• A) The researcher keeps their real identity secret
• B) The observer avoids direct involvement
• C) The researcher explains their research intention
• D) The researcher joins in the activities of the group

4. What is covert observation?

• A) The observer avoids direct involvement
• B) The researcher keeps their real identity secret
• C) The researcher explains their research intention
• D) The researcher joins in the activities of the group

5. Which observation method involves systematic classification?

• A) Participant observation
• B) Non-participant observation
• C) Structured observation
• D) Unstructured observation

6. What is unstructured observation?

• A) The observer avoids direct involvement
• B) The researcher keeps their real identity secret
• C) The researcher explains their research intention
• D) The observer simply records what they see

7. Why do interpretivists use participant observation?

• A) To uncover people's meanings
• B) To produce quantitative data
• C) To maintain objectivity
• D) To study closed groups

8. What advantage does participant observation offer in terms of validity?

• A) Naturalistic approach
• B) Structured research
• C) Replicability
• D) Standardized questioning

9. What is a disadvantage of participant observation as a research method?

• A) Lack of reliability and representativeness
• B) Lack of authenticity
• C) Limited detail
• D) Lack of flexibility

10. What advantage does structured observation offer in terms of reliability?

• A) Naturalistic approach
• B) Authenticity
• C) Replicability
• D) Insight