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In this chapter, we explore unobtrusive methods of collecting data. Unobtrusive research refers to methods of collecting data that don’t interfere with the subjects under study (because these methods are not obtrusive). Both qualitative and quantitative researchers use unobtrusive research methods. Unobtrusive methods share the unique quality ...
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Unobtrusive research (or unobtrusive measures) is a method of data collection used primarily in the social sciences. The term unobtrusive measures was first coined by Webb, Campbell, Schwartz, & Sechrest in a 1966 book titled Unobtrusive Measures: Nonreactive Research in the Social Sciences. [1] The authors described methodologies which do not ...
After reading this chapter, students should be able to do the following: Define unobtrusive methods and explain what is meant by reactive and non-reactive research methods. Explain what physical trace analysis is used for and differentiate between erosion and accretion measures. Differentiate between public and private archives and note a main ...
Unobtrusive research refers to methods of collecting data that don’t interfere with the subjects under study (i.e., these methods are not “obtrusive”). Both qualitative and quantitative researchers use unobtrusive research methods. Unobtrusive methods share the unique quality that they do not require the researcher to interact with the ...
Unobtrusive research refers to methods of collecting data that don’t interfere with the subjects under study (i.e., these methods are not “obtrusive”). Both qualitative and quantitative researchers use unobtrusive research methods. Unobtrusive methods share the unique quality that they do not require the researcher to interact with the ...
- Rebecca L. Mauldin
- 2020
Unobtrusive research refers to methods of collecting data that don’t interfere with the subjects under study (because these methods are not obtrusive). Both qualitative and quantitative researchers use unobtrusive research methods. Unobtrusive methods share the unique quality that they do not require the researcher to interact with the people ...
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