Which of the research methods listed in Table 13.3 seem the most interesting? Assume you want to study some aspect of deception. Frame a research question. Which method would you choose to answer the question. Why?
The most interesting research method that I found was Ethnography. Its interesting to me because you actually do and act like them and get to see them as they are. They are actually in their natural environment. I think it would be really interesting to partake in this research method. This way people would not lie and try to make themselves look different then they really are.
If I were to study an aspect of deception I would use research from surveys. I am interested in people who cheat on their spouse, because I dont understand why. I would have to find people who have cheated in their past or currently are. I would survey questions to find the most common reason. The research question I would use, would be "Why do individuals cheat on their partner do so?" I think they would be more inclined to answer truthfully through an anonymous survey.
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You mentioned using survey, which is qualitative research and that is a good way to gather your data. Surveys also allow you to ask open ended questions in order to get real thoughts of these people.
ReplyDeleteYou could also hold a focus group to find out more reasons why people cheat on their spouses. This would be sort of difficult because it's a sensitive topic, but I'm sure if you would offer incentives people would come out.
Ethnography is a great research method and you hit it right on the nail with your reasons behind it. It's a very humbling experience when you go to a place and have actual interaction with people or even mere observation with the people that live there, than say reading about those people from a textbook and then forming an opinion.