Sociology Blog homework for Cheeeee

Blog homework for Chee

One problem of using survey methods such as interviews and questionnaires to study people is what they say do and what they actually do may be two different things. For example, in interviews, people may conceal information or lie about their real behaviour in order to please the interviewer, save face or create a better impression of themselves. Discuss ways of overcoming this problem.

Compare and contrast the main types of observational methods.

How may a participant observational study be conducted?

Why do interpretivists favour unstructured participant observation?

Why do positivists favour structured non-participant observation?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of participant observation?