Exam 9: Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

"The individual derives a sense of identity from interaction and communication with others." To what does this definition refer?

When collecting data through observation, what is a "coding schedule"?

"Studying phenomena in their natural context" is called ________.

Participant observation can NOT be used to collect quantitative data.

Observer effects do not usually exist after a few days of the researcher's presence.

You are observing gender dynamics during a board meeting. Which of the following might appear on your coding schedule?

Which of these is the name given to a coding schedule you have not devised yourself?

What is "analytic reflection" a process of?

Which of these is an advantage of participant observation?

Structured observation is a quick and cheap way of getting research data.

Why is the "complete participant" researcher role ethically problematic?

Which variant of observation places emphasis on discovering the meanings people attach to their actions?

A diary is a good way to collect primary observations.

"Kirstin is working on a production line at a cosmetics factory as a summer job. She decides to observe the 'line' as a social group and in particular how her colleagues 'cover' for each other so they can take extra breaks. She decides not to tell her colleagues what she is doing." Which researcher role is Kirstin taking?

Data analysis can be performed on structured observation findings by ________.

When a researcher goes shopping with a respondent this is known as ________.

Mutually exclusive categories on a coding schedule ensure a behaviour cannot be recorded in more than one box.

Notes from participant observation should be recorded ________.

Personal skills, time and access will determine your choice of participant observation role.

Observation is used only in qualitative research.