Question

Matthew is completing his master's thesis, which addresses the culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs. for the past six months, he has been riding with a gang, observing and describing behaviors in an attempt to present a view of these groups from a gang member's perspective. like mario brajuha, he is determined to keep the identities of his subjects confidential. which research method is matthew employing?

Answer 1

Matthew is employing the research method called participant observation. This is a type of data collection method where the individual is likely to collect information about cultures, people or process in a qualitative research and that the individual is likely to be referred to as the player in the action.