Cuestionario sobre Observación en Ciencias Sociales

What is observation in the social sciences?

• A method for collecting data

• A data analysis technique

• A form of interview

• A type of experiment

What are the two main types of observation?

• Participant observation and direct observation

• Theoretical and practical observation

• Structured and unstructured observation

• Qualitative and quantitative observation

What does participant observation imply?

• Being a participant without observing

• Being both an observer and a participant

• Being an observer without interacting

• Observing from a distance

What characterizes direct observation?

• Use of surveys

• Active participation in the study

• Interaction with the subjects

• Observation without interaction

What is one of the utilities of observations?

• Identify and guide relationships with informants

• Conduct controlled experiments

• Develop abstract theories

• Create surveys

What can be learned through observation?

• How to write reports

• How to conduct interviews

• How to organize and prioritize things

• How to collect statistical data

What is needed to make effective observations?

• A group of participants

• A data analysis software

• A good recording equipment

• A good memory and note-taking

What should be learned about the participants in a study?

• Their food preferences

• Their technical skills

• What is important to them

• Their academic background

What type of questions should be asked in a study?

• Only closed questions

• Irrelevant questions

• Questions appropriate for the context

• Questions that cannot be answered

In which disciplines is observation used besides anthropology?

• Mathematics and physics

• Sociology and psychology

• Biology and chemistry

• Literature and art