Observations

• Overt


  Participants are aware they are being observed

  + More ethical - Observer effect

  + More practical
• Covert


  Participants aren't aware they are being observed

  + Less chance of observer effect - Unethical

  - Less practical
• Participant


  The researcher gets involved with group

  + Gain insight - Can be dangerous

  + Can gain access to vulnerable groups - Observer effect
• Non-Participant


  Researcher isn't involved in group

  + Less chance of bias - May not gain insight

  + More practical