ABSTRACT
In this chapter the reader will gain an understanding of:
how to recognize when ethnographic observation methods are appropriate
how to be clear about the ethical issues in doing observational research
how to understand the need for clarity in fieldwork diaries
how to analyse data
when to use a focus group
how to design a theme plan and set up and carry out a focus group
how to analyse the data
in what circumstances a narrative method could be used
the validity of the narrative technique.
