Module 9: Unobtrusive Research

This module covers unobtrusive research where you do not interact with the subject.

Required Readings

Video from Dr. Rath (Module 9) (2:36)

This is an overview video where I give a high level explanation of the readings and describe this week's tasks.

Module 9 Lecture (3:57)

This lecture covers unobtrusive methods like secondary analysis and discourse analysis.

Slides for Module 9

Here are the slides from Module 9.

Sheppard, Ch. 13, Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

This chapter provides an overview of unobtrusive methods where you do not interact with the subject.

Activities

Unobtrusive Methods Discussion Board

Due:

How could you redesign your study, or create a related study, that used an unobtrusive method? Respond to at least two classmates.

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