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Naturalistic Observation

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Naturalistic Observation by Michael V Angrosino offers a concise guide to conducting systematic qualitative observations in natural settings. The book covers the history and epistemological debates surrounding observational research, the influence of new technologies, and key ethical considerations. It includes numerous examples, discussion questions, a glossary, and extensive references, making it an accessible resource for novices and students beginning in observational research.
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This book is ideal for students, educators, and researchers in qualitative inquiry and social sciences seeking practical guidance on naturalistic observational methods.

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A brief, practical textbook to conducting observations in naturalistic settings, replete with examples of observation-based research, questions for class discussion, a glossary, and extensive references.

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Observation is one of the foundational methods of qualitative inquiry—but only if it is conducted in a systematic fashion that allows for the careful recording of data and the consistent retrieval of those data for purposes of analysis. To that end, this book features a brief how-to guide to conducting observations in naturalistic settings.

The history of observational research, ongoing questions of its epistemological status, the impact of new technologies, and its major ethical concerns are also treated. Replete with examples of observation-based research, questions for class discussion, a glossary, and extensive references, this volume offers a rapid-fire start into doing naturalistic observational research for novices and students.

Series: Qualitative Essentials

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781598740592

Publisher: Left Coast Press Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Left Coast Press Inc

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 317g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Michael V. Angrosino is Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida. He has conducted ethnographic fieldwork in the United States and in the West Indies on topics including ethnic identity and cultural diversity, labor migration, mental health policy and service delivery, and the role of organized religion in secular society.

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