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Observations (Participant Observation (Disadvantages (Humphrey's…
Observations
Participant Observation
The researcher actually takes part in the event or the everyday life of the group while observing them
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Disadvantages
The sociologist can struggle to get in, stay in or get out of the sample group.
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Overt Observation
The researcher makes their true identity and purpose known to those being studied. The sociologist is open about what they are doing.
Covert Observation
The study is carried out 'under cover'. The researchers true identity and purpose are kept concealed from the group being studied. The researcher usually takes on a false identity and poses as one of the group.
Positivists
Their aim is to be scientific, this meaning that they prefer to use questionnaire as it includes quantitative data.
Interpretivists
Believe that sociology cannot be understood in a scientific point of view. Qualitative methods are seen as more appropriate. Such as an interview or observation.