⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: C. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ Weerakkody. Covert participant observation. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Method in social science research Covert participant observation is a method in social science research. Participant observation involves a researcher joining the group they are studying, and in the case of covert observation, the researcher's status is not made known to the group.[1] Covert participant observation involves the researcher's identity not being revealed in a research for instance a secret agent can perform his/her drug abuse investigation on drug abuse suspects by becoming part of them in order to catch the culprits whilst being under cover Advantages and disadvantages[edit] A practical advantage of the method is that no prior knowledge of social incidence is required.
On the other hand, it could be difficult to gain access and maintain cover in the group. References[edit]