avoids ethical problem
allows observer to ask questions
can take notes openly
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WHAT ARE DISADVANTAGES OF OVERT OBSERVATION
a group may refuse permission
it risks creating the Hawthorne effect
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WHAT ARE ADVANTAGES OF COVERT OBSERVATION
reduces the risk of Hawthorne effect
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WHAT ARE DISADVANTAGES OF COVERT OBSERVATION
causes a researcher to keep up with the act
always risk of cover being blown
cant take notes openly
cannot be naive
immoral to deceive people
may have to participate in immoral activities
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WHY DO INTERPRETIVISTS LIKE OBSERVATIONS
helps them understand the meaning behind a group
uncovering meaning behind actions, emphasises the validity of data
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WHY DO POSITIVISTS DISLIKE OBSERVATIONS
they lack validity, reliability and unscientific
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WHAT ARE DISADVANTAGES OF OVERT OBSERVATION
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a group may refuse permission
it risks creating the Hawthorne effect
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