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Research Methods: Observations
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- A-Level, IB
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- AQA, Edexcel, OCR, IB, Eduqas, WJEC
Last updated 25 Apr 2020
The use of observations in Sociological research is explained in this video. We explain the strengths and limitations of observations as a research method, including participant, non-participant, covert and overt observations.
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