Practice Observations - 11.3.3 | Unit 11: Research Methodologies in Social Sciences | IB Board Grade 12 – Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is participant observation?

💡 Hint: Think about interaction with the participants.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of observational techniques.

💡 Hint: Consider timing and context!

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of observational research?

  • To gather quantitative data
  • To observe behaviors in real-time
  • To conduct surveys

💡 Hint: Think about what researchers do in real-life settings.

Question 2

The observer effect occurs when:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how people behave differently when they know they are observed.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an observation study aimed at understanding how children interact during play. Specify if you would use participant or non-participant observation and justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Consider how your involvement might change the interaction.

Question 2

Critique the observational method used in a famous social psychology study. Discuss its strengths and weaknesses.

💡 Hint: Think about both what was observed and how it might have affected participants.

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