HLTD04H3 Chapter : HLTB10- Ch 9
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The terms participant observation and ethnography are synonymous, but ethnography will be used in a more inclusive way and will include participant observation, which will refer more specifically to the observational component of this kind of research. *keep in mind that every field situation is different and so there is no specific recommendations on how to conduct an ethnography. Step 1: gain access gaining access to the social setting one wants to research; the setting depends on whether it s relatively open (public) or closed (private) Covert role, a solution to gaining access to a research setting is by not disclosing that you are a researcher. Gaining access to a social setting one wants to research depends if the setting is relatively open (public) vs. closed (private or restricted) Covert role, not disclosing your a researcher vs. overt role, preferred choice due to practical and ethical reasons.
