As a Researcher Engaging in Participant Observation, Field Notes Should

question 15

Multiple Choice

As a researcher engaging in participant observation, field notes should not include just what was observed or heard. Other necessary notes should also include how a researcher felt in a certain situation. For instance, imagine you are observing police officers while they are on duty and there is an incident in which you became scared. Jotting down that you felt frightened is important because it may help provide a foundation to understand or explain the likelihood of ______ to some salient features of the situation.

• A) bias
• B) confusion
• C) concern
• D) reliability

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that deviate significantly from the norm within a culture or society, potentially interfering with personal function.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a guideline published by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies and defines mental disorders.

Clinical Disorders

Clinical disorders refer to patterns of behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are associated with distress or impaired functioning.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.