Ch. 11: Field Observation
1) Complete Participants - ANS-- "undercover"
- participate with research subjects
- don't disclose as researcher
- seldom possible
2 Methods - ANS-1) direct observation
2) asking questions
2 Stages of Sampling - ANS-- to what extent are the situations available for
observation representative of the general phenomena you wish to describe and
explain?
- are your actual observation within those total situations representative of all
observations?
2) Participant-as-Observer - ANS-P-A-O
- participate
- disclose as researcher
- fewer ethical and legal concerns
3 Difficulties in Observational Studies on Crime - ANS-- most offenses are rare
and unpredictable
- presence of observers may deter criminals
- risk of physical danger to observers
3 Guidelines for Field Notes - ANS-- don't trust memory
- good to take notes in stages
- write out all details you can recall right after the observation session
3) Observer-as-Participant - ANS-O-A-P
- interact but don't participate
- disclose as researcher
- fewer ethical and legal concerns
4) Complete Observer - ANS-- "surreptitious"
- unobtrusive/hidden
- might not realize they are being studied
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