Practice Participant Observation - 5.2.3 | 5. DOING SOCIOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS | CBSE 11 Introducing Sociology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is participant observation?

💡 Hint: Think about how this method allows for deep cultural insights.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of participant observation.

💡 Hint: Consider what the immersion in a community allows.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is one main objective of participant observation?

  • To survey a large population
  • To immerse in a community
  • To conduct interviews

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between observing and living with the subjects.

Question 2

True or False: Participant observation eliminates all biases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what reflexivity means in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a brief participant observation study. What community would you choose, what methods would you use, and how would you address potential biases?

💡 Hint: Consider demographic factors that may influence interactions.

Question 2

Analyze the implications of the observer effect in a long-term study. How would you mitigate its impact?

💡 Hint: Think about familiarity over time and how it might change behavior.

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