Question

Differentiate between Participant observation and Non-participant observation.

Answer 1

Participant observation	Non-participant observation
Researcher himself collects data directly from the group or area under study	Researcher does not collect data directly from the area under study
Sociologist stays with group under study and learns directly about their life	Researcher does not stay with the group understudy
Researcher learns their language, culture etc. and becomes a part of their life.	Sociologist observes the group from outside