observational techniques

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    • what is Non-participant type of observation?
      Researcher observes group without taking part  
    • what is 'Participant' type of observation?
       Researcher takes part in group activities  
    • what is Overt type of observation?
      Researcher makes the purpose known and they know they’re being studied   
    • what is Covert type of observation?
      Researchers' identity and purpose are kept a secret from the group, so they don’t know they're being studied  
    • what is controlled type of observation?
      Researcher manipulates the setting in some way 
    • what is Naturalistic type of observation?
      Researcher doesn’t manipulate the setting in any way 
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