Participant Observation as a Data Collection Method
Observation, particularly participant observation, has been used in a variety of disciplines as a tool for collecting data about people, processes, and cultures in qualitative research. This paper provides a look at various definitions of participant observation, the history of its use, the purposes...
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doaj-c7a96bb70c544cc985ad147e452badc92020-11-24T22:23:54ZdeuFQS Forum: Qualitative Social Research1438-56272005-05-0162454Participant Observation as a Data Collection MethodBarbara B. Kawulich0University of West GeorgiaObservation, particularly participant observation, has been used in a variety of disciplines as a tool for collecting data about people, processes, and cultures in qualitative research. This paper provides a look at various definitions of participant observation, the history of its use, the purposes for which it is used, the stances of the observer, and when, what, and how to observe. Information on keeping field notes and writing them up is also discussed, along with some exercises for teaching observation techniques to researchers-in-training. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs0502430http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/466participant observationqualitative research methodsfield notes |
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Observation, particularly participant observation, has been used in a variety of disciplines as a tool for collecting data about people, processes, and cultures in qualitative research. This paper provides a look at various definitions of participant observation, the history of its use, the purposes for which it is used, the stances of the observer, and when, what, and how to observe. Information on keeping field notes and writing them up is also discussed, along with some exercises for teaching observation techniques to researchers-in-training.
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