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Considerations involved in setting up and carrying out an observation By Mr Daniel Hansson

Considerations Aim Plan for observation Method Reflexive analysis Ethical considerations Data analysis

Aim, plan for observation, method Define purpose of research Decide on what kind of notes to be made Make necessary arrangements for observation Familiarize yourself with setting and people Decide on observational method (e.g. participant observation, more than one observer, post observational interviews)

Suggestions on what to consider in the reflexive analysis Possible researcher bias Possible Hawthorne effect Ecological validity

Ethical considerations Informed consent (only possible for overt observations) Observation might stress participants Use of deception (if covert participant observation) Debriefing (sometimes difficult) Invasion of privacy issue

Data analysis Qualitative: Use of inductive content analysis Quantitative: Use of coding schemes, frequencies and ratings