Practical exercises
1
It is suspected that illegal drugs are being smuggled in some way into the local
prison and government authorities are eager to find out how. Survey research and
other means available have proven inadequate, and it has been decided that
participant observation might be more effective in shedding some light on this
area.
a Prepare a research design to show how
such a study will be constructed, including details about collection, analysis
and evaluation of data.
b What measures will be taken to assure
adherence to ethical standards?
2
Explain how the study of traces can help study domestic violence. Develop a
research model to explore this issue.
3
A company manager reported that in an open plan office where eight employees are
working, conflicts and problems are quite common. As a result, staff morale and
work output have been reduced significantly.
a Design a research model using observation
as a method to find out more about the problem, its course, causes, extent and
real consequences.