Advantages of a non-participant observation

Running head: INTRO TO APPLIED RESEARCH
Intro to applied research
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INTRO TO APPLIED RESEARCH
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Advantages of a non-participant observation.............................................................................3
Social theory...............................................................................................................................3
Statement to describe behaviour observed.................................................................................3
Reasons for selecting such behaviour........................................................................................3
Individuals who would be observed...........................................................................................3
Place of observations..................................................................................................................3
Expectations and recognition of front stage and back stage behaviours....................................4
Ways of managing the observation............................................................................................4

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INTRO TO APPLIED RESEARCH
Field Research as Social Experience: Learning to Do Ethnography
ADVANTAGES OF A NON-PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION
From the researcher’s perspectives, the advantages of a non-participant observation
are to evaluate the cultural phenomenon and observe the society from the point of view fo the
actual subject related to the field research. From the consideration of field research as a social
process, the researcher can become open minded as well as deliver bias data, furthermore
manage ethical considerations in case individuals are aware of being part of the observations.
The major benefits of non-participant observation include objectivity and neutrality, which
represents responses of the non-participant observers without bias and at the same time,
ensured following various rules and regulations while conducting the research, thereby,
prevent any unethical approaches or misconduct that might hinder the accomplishment of
research (Shaffir, Dietz & Stebbins, 1994).
Social theory
According to the research, the Functionalism Theory can be suited here based on
entire context revolving around the social process management in field research. The
functions of the society are determined here and it does emphasize on the different kinds of
relationships established between the social institutions that constitute the community and
evolve the management of laws, Government, education, religion, etc. The functionalism
theory has facilitated various approaches in sociology by considering the society as a
complex system and through encouragement of stability, which improves the social functions
and supports status quo. It promotes higher engagement of people within the society and it
encourages communication, which can make people know each other and easily understand
the individuals and the religions from which, they belong.