Question

Ralph arranges with the manager of a fantasy baseball league to observe and interview members as part of his research. At the baseball "draft," Ralph introduces himself to other members of the fantasy league and they agree to let him observe the draft and allow themselves to be interviewed, although they do not allow him to join the league (as his knowledge of other members' strategies may affect how he manages his fantasy team). His role as a field researcher is that of a ______.
a) note-taker
b) overt observer
c) participant observer
d) complete participant

Answer 1

Answer: b. Overt observer

Explanation:

Overt observer is process where those who are observed are aware that they are and give permission for it. When the observer participate in the overt observation it is called participatory overt observation, while when the participant doesn't join in the action it is called non-participatory overt observation. Ralph is carrying out a non-participatory overt observation as he's not playing with them.