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- Research methods - Coggle Diagram
- Research methods
Validity
Respondents may not understand the questions, causing them to select an answer at random, reducing validity
The choice of answers may not truly reflect the respondents thoughts and feelings, reducing validity
The presence of the interviewer might result in interviewer bias and respondents may give socially accepted answers rather telling the truth
The ethnicity, age and sex of both the respondent and the interviewer may affect the answer, which can affect validity
A rigid interview schedule can limit the opportunity for the respondent to explain or discuss their answers
Respondents may not answer honestly - may say the socially acceptable answer, leading to a loss of validity
Dominant groups members will reduce validity, as well the fact that some respondents may be affected by social desirability.
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In everyday life we do not expect those who they are with to be taking notes on their lives making it less valid as people will be acting differently
The Hawthorne Effect is more likely to occur if the group is aware of the presence and purpose of the researcher, which affects validity
By remaining on the edge of a group, not joining in, then the researcher is not fully experiencing their life making it less valid as they are not getting the whole picture
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Ethical issues
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Participants may feel uncomfortable in group setting, making it less ethical and less valid as they are less likely to be truthful and freely express themselves
The question of how far the researcher should become involved, especially in deviant activity remains
Practical issues
There are more practical issues e.g. an open questionnaire takes up more time and therefore costs a lot of money.
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Practical problem of access can be overcome by finding a gatekeeper, but the safety of researchers is at risk, and there is a danger of ‘going native.’ e.g. in his study of a Glasgow gang, Patrick was expected to participate in illegal activities.
The question of how far the researcher should become involved, especially in deviant activity remains