RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

REDESIGNING RESEARCH TOOLS OBSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of observation completely detaches you from the target of your observation.
A
Non-participation or Structured
B
Participant Observation
C
Direct Observation
D
Indirect Observation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. Complete Observer. This is a detached observer where the researcher is neither seen nor noticed by participants. It’s one way of minimizing the Hawthorne Effect as participants are more likely to act natural when they don’t know they’re being observed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Non-participant Observation involves observing participants without actively participating. This method is used to understand a phenomenon by entering the community or social system involved, while staying separate from the activities being observed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Participant observation is when the observer becomes a part of the group that is being studied. This type of observation allows the observer to get a closer look at the group and their behaviour. Non-participant observation is when the observer remains outside the group and simply watches their behaviour.

Detailed explanation-4: -Structured observation. Covert observation. Participant observation. Overt observation. Unstructured observation. 22-Mar-2021

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