Practice Field Work In Sociology – Some Difficulties (5.4.1)

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Question 1.
Define objectivity in your own words.
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Think about what it means to be neutral in research.
Question 2.
What does reflexivity involve?
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It relates to self-examination in research.
3Question 3.
What does objectivity mean in sociology?
- Being biased
- Stating facts neutrally
- Contributing personal opinions
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Focus on the definition of objectivity.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reflexivity is about ignoring one's personal opinions in research.
- True
- False
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Consider what reflexivity involves.
Question 5.
Critically assess how reflexivity could alter the findings of a sociological study.
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Think of how self-awareness can influence research results.
Question 6.
Design a mini-research project outline using participant observation, highlighting the community, research question, and challenges faced in maintaining objectivity.
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Address both the community dynamics and potential biases in your outline.

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