Found inside – Page 54METHOD CLASSIFICATIONS Obtrusive and unobtrusive methods refer to the means used to ... For example, if what is desired is to find out what people think or ... Found inside – Page 54For each method,the text provides descriptions as well as examples of the ... Unobtrusive (nonreactive) methods are a very cost-effective and neglected ... Found insideThis lively, practical text presents a fresh and comprehensive approach to doing qualitative research. The book offers a unique balance of theory and clear-cut choices for customizing every phase of a qualitative study. Found inside – Page 164Third, unobtrusive methods may inspire you to see the social world in a new and ... sources of unobtrusive data (for an example see Odgers et al., 2012). Found insideA typology of unobtrusive measures is presented in Box 8.4 and defines several ... We now unpack those types with several subtypes and some examples. The second edition includes: New examples from a range of social science disciplines, making this the perfect book no matter what course you're studying More on unobtrusive methods of data collection, such as documentary analysis More on ... The book also contains references to a comprehensive dedicated website of accompanying materials. Research Methods in Africana Studies, Revised Edition is a major contribution to the discipline of Africana studies and social science involving people of African descent in general. Found insideUnique in the market, this book describes the entire research process — from design through writing — illustrated by examples of real, complete qualitative work that clearly demonstrates how methods are used in actual practice. An understanding of how different theories of knowledge have influenced research methodologies is crucial in planning and designing effective research; this book makes this link clear and explores how various philosophical positions, from ... The key concepts discussed here are based on a review of teaching syllabi and the authors′ experience of many years of teaching. Since then very little else has been written in the field. This book revisits the ground covered by Webb et al, re-contextualizing it for the information age and putting the case for an increased use of unobtrusive methods. The text also includes well-chosen research examples and exercises to help students understand and apply various research techniques. Found inside – Page 1New to this edition: Fully re-written to reflect the emergence of Web 2.0 technologies Expanded coverage of web surveys for data collection Unobtrusive methods to harvest data from online archives and documents New practical tools and ... Found inside – Page xviiA Mixed Methods Approach Jean J. Schensul, Margaret Diane LeCompte ... in New York Example 6.6: Using unobtrusive measures to assess behavior of hidden ... For undergradute social science majors. A textbook on the interpretation and use of research. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Found insideThe book offers the reader a step-by-step guide to the research process, from designing a research project, to collecting and analyzing data, to reporting the research, and is richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case-studies ... Found insideAnalyzing data and reporting findings Written by a scholar-practitioner in e-learning and online academia with 15 years’ experience, this book will help all those new to online research by providing a range of examples and illustrations ... Public policy and program evaluation is a recent addition to the great chain of attempts to use the brainpower of scholars and scientists to further the interests of the state. Found inside – Page 332His study is an example of unobtrusive research, or methods of studying social behavior without affecting it. As you'll see, unobtrusive measures can be ... Found inside – Page 229Examples of unobtrusive measures include the following: • Observing and measuring wear and tear on carpets placed in front of different museum exhibits to ... Found inside – Page 91Unobtrusive Simulations The lost-letter technique described earlier is an example of this class of research method. It is one of several unobtrusive methods ... Found insideThe new Sixth Edition of Making Sense of the Social World continues to be an unusually accessible and student-friendly introduction to the variety of social research methods, guiding undergraduate readers to understand research in their ... Found inside – Page 316For example, teacher effectiveness encompasses many behaviors, ... Sechrest (1966) discussed a variety of approaches that they termed unobtrusive measures. Found inside – Page 40... observation, document and artifact analysis, and unobtrusive methods. Examples of methods used in qualitative studies include participant observation, ... Found insideThis book presents an overview of the many techniques that are part of the fundamental toolbox of the digital social scientist. Found inside – Page 280Examples of each of these approaches are given in this section. ... For example, interview and survey methods are (necessarily) obtrusive, though perhaps ... Found insideThe book Unobtrusive Measures (Webb et al., 2000) gives dozens of different examples. Many involve sources of information that most of us would not think of ... Found insideThe original edition and an expanded version have often been cited as justification for using novel means to supplement, if not replace, conventional techniques, especially survey and archival research. Illustrations abound in this book. This Handbook attests to the diversity and richness of research methods in the health and social sciences. It will benefit many readers, particularly students and researchers who undertake research in health and social science areas. Found inside – Page 68New unobtrusive methods Webb and colleagues described five categories of unobtrusive methods, giving examples of and ideas for how these methods could be ... Found insideIn simple and non-technical terms, this text illustrates a wide range of techniques and approaches used in social research projects. Found inside – Page 1164EXAMPLES OF UNOBTRUSIVE METHODS Thus, we describe the unobtrusive or nonreactive method as one that seeks to avoid reactivity and does not require or seek ... Found inside – Page 239UNOBTŘUSIVE MEASURES Where reactivity is considered to be a potentially serious problem , one common strategy is ... There are several classic examples of physical - trace measures , and once you are aware of these , you will have no ... Found insideThe Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and Cross-References combine to provide robust search-and-browse in the e-version. Found inside – Page 51Unobtrusive methods The obtrusive methods for measuring beliefs and ... Note that (as, for example, Hofstede) I consider statistics as unobtrusive, ... Found inside – Page 326His study is an example of unobtrusive research, or methods of studying social behavior without affecting it. As you'll see, unobtrusive measures can be ... This new edition has been revised to include examples from outside the health sciences, making it also suitable for social science students. The book provides a comprehensive Australian guide for students undertaking qualitative research. Power, Protest, and the Public Schools explores how activists, particularly parents and children, responded to inequality; the short-term effects of their involvement; and the long-term benefits that would spearhead future activism. Found insideThese examples suggest that the unobtrusive method must be combined, at least for certain kinds of analyses, with obtrusive and reactive techniques, ... This text is currently in the pilot stage Fall 2019 with an anticipated publication date of January 2020. We recommend that you use the Chrome web browser at this time. Found insidePacked with learning-by-example tips, this book shows that with critical imagination and proper ethical foundations, covert research could be a great addition to your methodological toolkit. Found insideThis Handbook addresses the methodology of social science research and the appropriate use of different methods. Found inside – Page 59When you use nonreactive , unobtrusive methods people are less likely to be ... 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