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Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
I Want to Observe What People Are Doing, But I Don’t Want Them to Know That I’m Watching. Can I Do That?
I Want to Observe What People Are Doing, But I Don’t Want Them to Know That I’m Watching. Can I Do That?
Qualitative researchers, who want to examine individuals’ activities in natural settings and without influencing those activities, use covert observation to gather data. Researchers may walk through a public park to see how people use technology in these spaces. Or, they may observe people’s behavior when lining up to enter a movie theater. In some cases, researchers will set up videos to record activities in pubic spaces; in others, they will take notes in the field to document what they see. As ...
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