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Observational Techniques
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- 1Controlled ObservationA form of investigating in which behaviour is observed but under conditions where certain variables have been organised by the researcher.
- 2Overt ObservationsObservational studies where participants are aware that their behaviour is being studied.
- 3Inter-observer ReliabilityThe extent to which there is an agreement between two or more observers involved in the observation of behaviour.
- 4Naturalistic ObservationAn observation carried out in an everyday setting, in which the investigator does not interfere in any way but merely observes the behaviour(s) in question.
- 5Non-participant InvestigationThe observer is separate from the people being observed.
- 6Observer BiasObservers' expectations affect what they see or hear. This reduces the validity of the observations.
- 7Covert ObservationObserving people without their knowledge. Knowing that their behaviour is being observed is likely to alter how they behave.
- 8Participant ObservationObservations made by someone who is also participating in the activity being observed, which may affect their objectivity (E.g Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment)
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- AS - Level Psychology Flashcards on Observational Techniques, created by Kaisha Revell on 15/03/2016.
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