Question 1

The third thing the researcher has to do is to:

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A) Select the most appropriate data gathering method for the research. 
B) Identify the easiest way of carrying out the research. 
C) Identify the data required for the research. 
D) Decide which data gathering method s/he would prefer to use. 
A) Select the most appropriate data gathering method for the research. 
B) Identify the easiest way of carrying out the research. 
C) Identify the data required for the research. 
D) Decide which data gathering method s/he would prefer to use.

Question 2

Using participant observation the researcher:

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A) While participating in or being part of the action or phenomenon being observed, observes the action or phenomenon and records that observation. 
B) Engages in cognito observation. 
C) Engages in close observation. 
D) Engages in single observation. 
A) While participating in or being part of the action or phenomenon being observed, observes the action or phenomenon and records that observation. 
B) Engages in cognito observation. 
C) Engages in close observation. 
D) Engages in single observation.

Question 3

The fourth thing the researcher has to do is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Decide on the easiest way of carrying out the research. 
B) Decide on the data required for the research project. 
C) Design the data gathering method. If observation is the method of data gathering selected, then the researcher must design the observation method to be use. 
D) Decide how to gather data for the research project. 
A) Decide on the easiest way of carrying out the research. 
B) Decide on the data required for the research project. 
C) Design the data gathering method. If observation is the method of data gathering selected, then the researcher must design the observation method to be use. 
D) Decide how to gather data for the research project.

Question 4

The decision to use observation, as with all decisions regarding the data collection method(s) to be used, is taken in response to:

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A) The wishes of the researcher. 
B) The wishes of the research supervisor. 
C) The capabilities of the researcher. 
D) The data requirements of the research project, and the location of that data. 
A) The wishes of the researcher. 
B) The wishes of the research supervisor. 
C) The capabilities of the researcher. 
D) The data requirements of the research project, and the location of that data.

Question 5

There are no ethical issues in the use of covert observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Observation as a data gathering method must be used, as must all data gathering methods, in a rigorous and systematic manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As with every data collection method, the researcher makes a decision around which observation method to use based on the aim of the research, on the population of the study, on the data requirements of the study and the best way to provide the data required by the study, and on the ethical issues in conducting the proposed research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is observation in social science research?

Accepted Answer

A) Observation is a data gathering method. 
B) Observation is a means of data analysis. 
C) Observation is part of the role of the research supervisor. 
D) Observation is the requirement that every researcher be observant. 
A) Observation is a data gathering method. 
B) Observation is a means of data analysis. 
C) Observation is part of the role of the research supervisor. 
D) Observation is the requirement that every researcher be observant.

Question 9

The first thing the researcher has to do is to identify:

Accepted Answer

A) The easiest way of carrying out the research. 
B) The data required for the research. 
C) The means of gathering data that s/he would prefer to use. 
D) The means of gathering data that the research supervisor prefers to use. 
A) The easiest way of carrying out the research. 
B) The data required for the research. 
C) The means of gathering data that s/he would prefer to use. 
D) The means of gathering data that the research supervisor prefers to use.

Question 10

Name three different kinds of observation

Accepted Answer

Three different kinds of observation are

Question 11

The second thing the researcher has to do is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Identify the easiest way of carrying out the research. 
B) Decide on which data gathering method s/he would like to use. 
C) Figure out how to gain access to the data. 
D) Decide on which data gathering method the research supervisor likes to use. 
A) Identify the easiest way of carrying out the research. 
B) Decide on which data gathering method s/he would like to use. 
C) Figure out how to gain access to the data. 
D) Decide on which data gathering method the research supervisor likes to use.

Question 12

In any data collection exercise, the first and arguably the most critical decision to be made is the decision on exactly what data to collect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When the observation data has been gathered, it is:

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A) Analysed. 
B) Sometimes lost. 
C) Sometimes difficult to understand. 
D) Often meaningless. 
A) Analysed. 
B) Sometimes lost. 
C) Sometimes difficult to understand. 
D) Often meaningless.

Question 14

Observation, as a data gathering method, involves the researcher watching or observing some action, activity or phenomenon, and recording what is observed in some manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Observations can be:

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A) Cognito or incognito. 
B) Structured, unstructured or semi structured. 
C) Close or distant. 
D) Single or group. 
A) Cognito or incognito. 
B) Structured, unstructured or semi structured. 
C) Close or distant. 
D) Single or group.

Question 16

The researcher's recorded observations are the data gathered for the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The different kinds of observation are observation, participant observation and covert observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Participant observation is:

Accepted Answer

A) A data analysis technique. 
B) A data collection method. 
C) One of the four frameworks in the four frameworks approach to research. 
D) An element of the theoretical framework. 
A) A data analysis technique. 
B) A data collection method. 
C) One of the four frameworks in the four frameworks approach to research. 
D) An element of the theoretical framework.

Question 19

In order for data gathering to be systematic, there must be a system in place designed to facilitate the methodical collection of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In using observation as a data collection method the researcher:

Accepted Answer

A) Observes the action or activity or phenomenon, and records those observations. 
B) Simply observes. 
C) Observes everything. 
D) Trains themselves to be very observant. 
A) Observes the action or activity or phenomenon, and records those observations. 
B) Simply observes. 
C) Observes everything. 
D) Trains themselves to be very observant.

The third thing the researcher has to do is to:

Using participant observation the researcher:

The fourth thing the researcher has to do is to:

The decision to use observation, as with all decisions regarding the data collection method(s) to be used, is taken in response to:

There are no ethical issues in the use of covert observation.

Observation as a data gathering method must be used, as must all data gathering methods, in a rigorous and systematic manner.

What is observation in social science research?

The first thing the researcher has to do is to identify:

Name three different kinds of observation

The second thing the researcher has to do is to:

In any data collection exercise, the first and arguably the most critical decision to be made is the decision on exactly what data to collect.

When the observation data has been gathered, it is:

Observation, as a data gathering method, involves the researcher watching or observing some action, activity or phenomenon, and recording what is observed in some manner.

Observations can be:

The researcher's recorded observations are the data gathered for the research project.

The different kinds of observation are observation, participant observation and covert observation.

Participant observation is:

In order for data gathering to be systematic, there must be a system in place designed to facilitate the methodical collection of data.

In using observation as a data collection method the researcher:

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Exam 10: Using Observation

The third thing the researcher has to do is to:

Using participant observation the researcher:

The fourth thing the researcher has to do is to:

The decision to use observation, as with all decisions regarding the data collection method(s) to be used, is taken in response to:

There are no ethical issues in the use of covert observation.

Observation as a data gathering method must be used, as must all data gathering methods, in a rigorous and systematic manner.

What is observation in social science research?

The first thing the researcher has to do is to identify:

Name three different kinds of observation

The second thing the researcher has to do is to:

In any data collection exercise, the first and arguably the most critical decision to be made is the decision on exactly what data to collect.

When the observation data has been gathered, it is:

Observation, as a data gathering method, involves the researcher watching or observing some action, activity or phenomenon, and recording what is observed in some manner.

Observations can be:

The researcher's recorded observations are the data gathered for the research project.

The different kinds of observation are observation, participant observation and covert observation.

Participant observation is:

In order for data gathering to be systematic, there must be a system in place designed to facilitate the methodical collection of data.

In using observation as a data collection method the researcher:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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