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Dive into unobtrusive research methods for studying social behavior without interference. Topics include content analysis, coding, manifest vs. latent content, and historical/comparative analysis.
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Chapter 11 Unobtrusive Research Key Terms
Unobtrusive researchMethods of studying social behavior without affecting it. Content AnalysisStudy of recorded human communications.
CodingProcess of transforming raw data into a standardized form. Manifest contentThe visible, surface content.
Latent contentThe underlying meaning of the content. Historical/Comparative analysisInvolves the use of historical methods by sociologists, political scientists and other social scientists.