Please watch the four minute video on “Gang Leader for a Day,” an example of a successful participant observation study. This four minute video describes a sociologist’s participant observation study of the Robert Taylor housing projects in Chicago. Chapter 2 covers participant observation and research ethics. Please watch the video and read the text about participant observation as well as ethics and consider the significance that the research has in the larger society.
Assignment
Once you’ve watched the video and read the article, click on Reply and answer the following questions (write between 300 – 350 words). Please make sure to use examples from the readings and other course materials to help you with your responses. Please number your answers (1-4); there is no need to rewrite each question.
Venkatesh changed from surveys to participant observation for his study. Describe how both methodologies could be valuable when it came to studying the gang at the Robert Taylor housing project. In other words, why might have Venkatesh chosen surveys as his methodology? Why did he then turn to participant observation? Please be specific relate your answer directly back to this particular study done by Venkatesh.
What are the limitations of the survey method that Venkatesh may have identified causing him to change methodologies? Describe the potential limitations of the participant observation method in Venkatesh’s study. Be specific. What were the specific limitations for each methodology in direct relation to Venkatesh’s study?
If you were to study the gang at the Robert Taylor housing project and had to choose between each method (participant observation of gangs or surveys) which is your preferred method and why? Please be specific. Note: Please refrain from telling me it would depend upon the research question as this is a typical AI response. I want to know which You prefer as a scholar.
After posting your short essay, please respond to at least two other students. Elaborate on their posts and end your responses with a thoughtful question. (Write between a 100 150 word response for each.)
To earn full points for this assignment:
Demonstrate an outstanding understanding of surveys and participant observation.
Use specific vocabulary from the document and from the talk.
Have fewer than five (5) spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
Write between 300 – 350 words.
Requirements: 300
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