SOCI 1110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Stanford Prison Experiment, Systematic Sampling, Milgram Experiment
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Soci 1110-01- introduction to sociology- lecture #5_part 2- chapter 3: researching to. Primary data- normally consists of the observation of the direct source. Secondary data- analysis of data previously collected by others. Researcher must gain access to the setting. Researcher must gain the trust of people. This data gathering process can also be applied to the interview process of data collection. Observational research can involve the systematic watching, listening to, and recording of what takes place in a natural setting, over time. This type of research includes both participant, and nonparticipant observation. Includes a qualitative technique of observation and data gathering. The researcher plays a role in the group setting observed. Naturalistic (meaning that the observation takes place in a natural setting) Includes observing what people do, as well as the meanings and rules that define their relationships. ** (quote by professor) observing practical expression in normal interaction . Can be considered a form of quantitative observation.