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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.

Key words: participant observation, qualitative research methods, field notes

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Definitions

3. The History of Participant Observation as a Method

4. Why Use Observation to Collect Data?

5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Participant Observation

5.1 Limitations of observation

6. The Stances of the Observer

7. How Does One Know What to Observe?

8. How Does One Conduct an Observation?

8.1 Ethics

8.2 Gaining entry and establishing rapport

8.3 The processes of conducting observations

9. Tips for Collecting Useful Observation Data

10. Keeping and Analyzing Field Notes and Writing up the Findings

11. Teaching Participant Observation

12. Summary

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