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Observational Techniques & Design
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- 1What is Naturalistic Observation?Observation that takes place in the setting or context where the target behaviour would usually occur
- 2What is a controlled observation?Observation that takes place in a controlled and structured environment, e.g. where certain variables are managed
- 3What is a covert observation?Behaviour is being observed WITHOUT their knowledge or consent
- 4What is overt observation?Participants behaviour is being observed WITH their knowledge and consent
- 5What is participant observation?The researcher becomes a member of the group they are observing
- 6Non-participant observationThe researcher remains outside the group they are observing
- 7What are behavioural categoriesWhen a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable
- 8What is event sampling?A target behaviour or event that is first established then recorded every time it occurs
- 9What is time sampling?A target or group is established then the researcher records their behaviour in a fixed time frame, for example once an hour
- 10What is a structured observation?
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- AS level Psychology Flashcards on Observational Techniques & Design, created by Luke Jones on 27/01/2021.
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