U7-dqs

Unit 1

Using Interviews or Observations for Qualitative Research

When obtaining data either via interview or observation, suggest at  least three ways in which rapport can be established at an early stage.  In your post, address the following:

• What are the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical considerations of each of the suggestions?
• Should your approach for developing rapport change based on the type of data sought?

Unit 2

Using Observations to Study Behavior

In your post, address the following:

• To what extent does observation provide a better approach to the study of behavior than interviews? Why?
• Where does the potential for bias lay in observation versus interviews?