Practice Some Limitations of Participant Observation - 5.4.3 | 5. DOING SOCIOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS | CBSE 11 Introducing Sociology
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Some Limitations of Participant Observation

5.4.3 - Some Limitations of Participant Observation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is participant observation?

💡 Hint: Think about how a researcher engages with participants.

Question 2 Easy

Name one limitation of participant observation.

💡 Hint: Consider the scope of observations.

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Question 1

Participant observation provides insights from which perspective?

Outsider
Insider
Neutral

💡 Hint: Think about who the researcher connects with.

Question 2

True or False: Participant observation can provide a broad perspective on a community.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the scope mentioned in the advantages.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine you are a researcher using participant observation in a local festival. Design a plan that mitigates biases in your observations. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Consider how to involve participants in shaping the narrative.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are tasked with writing a report based on participant observation in a community. How do you ensure that the community's voice is accurately represented?

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of collaboration and validation.

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