Unobtrusive research methods
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The document discusses various unobtrusive research methods including content analysis, conversation analysis, semiotics, hermeneutics, and discourse analysis. It provides examples of each method including analyzing newspaper crime coverage, interpreting signs and symbols, and understanding historical context. The document also notes potential drawbacks to unobtrusive methods.
Unobtrusive research methods
- 1. ACS 301 October 23, 2008 Qual Methods IV: Unobtrusive Methods
- 2. Key themes Types of unobtrusive methods Content analysis Quantitative Qualitative Conversation analysis Semiotics Hermeneutics Discourse analysis The drawbacks
- 3. What is “unobtrusive”? I’d like to analyze this conversation. It just so happens to be on television! --- -------, ----, ? ----- ---- ! ---? --- ---.
- 4. What is “unobtrusive”? I’d like to analyze this conversation. It just so happens to be on television! --- -------, ----, ? ----- ---- ! ---? --- ---. Unobtrusive : adjective . 1. Not obtrusive. Not blatant, aggressive or arresting. 2. Inconspicuous Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 2008.
- 5. Why use unobtrusive methods?
- 6. Why use unobtrusive methods? Access Unique opportunity
- 7. Physical traces of people The Garbage Project at the University of Arizona examines what people throw away (and what they don’t). Dr. William Rathje, Project Director
- 8. Content analysis Analyzing “content” in:
- 9. An example of content analysis Are some crimes given more prominent placement in the newspaper than others?
- 12. Semiotics Signifier “ allow other cars” Signified Sign + =
- 13. Hermeneutics Part I: analyze the content The film
- 14. Hermeneutics Part II: analyze social, historical context The state of the film industry The people who make films Current ideas of the time The film
- 15. Conversation analysis --- -------, ----, ? --- -------, ----. ---. 1 C Can I just briefly ask why: you thought about having 2 an HIV test done: 3 P . hh. We:ll I mean it’s something that you have these 4 I mean that you have to think about these
- 16. Discourse analysis “ Discourse”: Analysis Understanding what “the problem” is
- 17. The drawbacks to unobtrusive