PSYC 3430 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Institutional Review Board, Western Electric, Irving Janis
3 Jul 2012
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Aristotle humans are by nature group seeking animals. Three basic activities that science requires: measurement, research, theorizing. Homan stretch nature out on the rack by systematically measuring group phenomena and group processes. Researchers who study groups often begin with observation: a measurement method that involves watching and recording individual and group actions. William fort whyte: street corner gangs, joined group nortons. Overt observation openly watching and recording group behaviour with no attempt to conceal one"s research purposed. Participant observation watching and recording group behaviours while taking part in the social process. A change in behaviour that occurs when individuals know they are being studied by researchers. Elton mayo hawthorne plant, western electric company. A research procedure used to collect and analyze nonnumeric, unquantified types of data such as text, images or objects. Generates data quantities and amounts: general qualities and characteristics rather than precise, verbal descriptions of group interactions, interviews. A research procedure that classifies (codes) group members" actions.
