Naturalistic Observation CHAPTER 10 Naturalistic Observation

Naturalistic research Goal is to develop context-specific statements about the multiple, constructed realities of all the key participants.

3 Assumptions Naturalism Phenomenology Interpretive nature

4 types of naturalistic inquiry Ethnography Ethnomethodology Critical ethnography autoethnography

Naturalistic research process Site Embodied practice Qualitative methods

Methodological procedures Nonrandom, purposive sample Informants Emergent design Member checks

Investigative Strategies Direct Observation In-Depth interviews

Role of the observer Complete participant Participant-observer Observer-participant Compete observer

In-depth interviewing

Analyzing naturalistic data