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PSY351 Week 11: Observational methods
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1What are some characteristics of observational research design
- ADescriptive
- BHigh generalisability
- CSystematic recording of behaviours
2On self-reports, people who are honest always answer correctly
- ATrue
- BFalse
3What are some issues with interviews?
- ARecall error
- BBiases regarding self-interest and cultural expectations
- CShyness
- DNeuroticism
4How could we conduct observational research
- AObservations in the natural habitat
- BLaboratory studies
- CExamining existing datasets
- DOnline forums
5Direct observational methods is to [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Scientific observations is to [blank_start]:[blank_end]- AObserve all behaviours of interest
- BObserve w/ precisely defined conditions
6The type of observation collection method mostly depends on the quality of data that you want
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Observations without intervention [blank_start]1[blank_end] [blank_start]2[blank_end] [blank_start]3[blank_end]
Observations with intervention [blank_start]1[blank_end] [blank_start]2[blank_end] [blank_start]3[blank_end]- ANaturalistic observation
- BPhysical Traces
- CArchival data
- DParticipant observation
- EDisguised Observation
- FUndisguised Observation
8Using binoculars hiding in a tree to observe how pedestrians cross a street [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Going through someones trash to record what they throw out [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Hiding in a car using a speed gun to measure speed on a busy road [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Paying Google to send data regarding adult youth internet behaviour [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Setting up a visible camera in the living room to see how families interact during dinner [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Infiltrating a drug ring as an addict to observe buying and selling behavior [blank_start]:[blank_end]- ANaturalistic Observation
- BDisguised Observation
- CCovert Observation
- DPhysical Trace
- EArchival Data
- FRe-Identifiable Data
- GNaturalistic Observation
- HCovert Observation
- IDisguised Observation
- JArchival data
- KIllegal
- LUndisguised observation
- MDisguised observation
- NUndisguised observation
- ONaturalistic observation
- PDisguised observation
- QNaturalistic observation
- RUndisguised observation
9How is scientific observation different to non-scientific observation?
- APrecision, defintion of conditions
- BRigorous statistical analysis, definition of conditions
- CRigorous statistical analysis, precision
10What are the benefits of using naturalistic observations
- AEcological validity
- BAvoid the ethical issue of inducing potentially dangerous states
- CEasier to do
- DCost-effective
11What are some ISSUES associated with naturalistic observations
- ABehaviours may occur infrequently
- BBehaviours may not occur in public
- CNo control over circumstances
- DHard to examine processes behind the behaviour
12A cop infiltrates a drug ring as an addict in order to observe behaviour. What are some ethical issues here?
- ADeception
- BDruggos will treat the cop as their own
- CCop might become a real addict himself
- DExtremely costly and risky
- EEasily exposed
- FCop might influence the behaviour of the group
13Intervention allows for control and comparison between groups
- ATrue
- BFalse
14Recording traffic behaviour between 9am - 12pm [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Recording traffic behaviour for 10mins every 2 hours [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Waiting at a pedestrian cross and recording spontaneous events [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Looking at the fq of distraction behaviours while driving [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Looking at speeding at am and pm schools zones, in different locations and noticing if the driver was a P plater or not [blank_start]:[blank_end]- AContinuous sampling
- BTime sampling
- CTarget time sampling
- DContinous sampling
- ETime sampling
- FTarget time sampling
- GTarget time sampling
- HContinuous sampling
- IEvent sampling
- JEvent sampling
- KSituation sampling
- LTarget time sampling
- MSituation sampling
- NTarget time sampling
- OTime sampling
15Match the advantage with the associated sampling method
High ecological validity due to the recording of behaviors before and after an event [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Focuses on events that are rare [blank_start]:[blank_end]
High external validity because due to observations in different contexts [blank_start]:[blank_end]- AContinuous sampling
- BNaturalistic sampling
- CSituational sampling
- DEvent sampling
- EContinuous sampling
- FSituational sampling
- GSituational sampling
- HEvent sampling
- IContext sampling
16When should narrative records be made
- ADuring the observed behaviour
- BShortly after the behaviour
- CWhen observers are well trained using specific behaviour criterias
17Text-mining is an example of
- AQuantitative measure of behaviour
- BQualitative record of behaviour
18How would you improve inter-rater reliability
- AClear definitions for behaviour
- BTraining observers
- CProvide feedback on discrepancies between observers
- DReduce observer bias
19When selecting a coding scheme what should you look for
- AGood inter-rater reliability
- BConstruct validity
- CHistorical use
2085% agreement is good inter-rater reliability
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Factors that negatively influence inter-rater reliability
Physical arrangement of observer and subject [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Inexperienced, poorly designed behavioural units, observer drift/decay [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Expectancies of the observer [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Poor techniques and equipment, mental lapses and inexperience [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Bad choice of statistical test [blank_start]:[blank_end]
Presence of observer or stimuli [blank_start]:[blank_end]- AError of apprehending
- BObserver error
- CObserver effect
- DObserver error
- EError of recording
- FComputational error
- GObserver bias
- HObserver effect
- IError of Apprehending
- JError of recording
- KComputational error
- LObserver effect
- MComputational error
- NError of recording
- OObserver effect
- PObserver bias
- QObserver error
22How would one reduce observer bias
- ARecognise that it is present
- BKeep observer blind to goals and hypothesis
- CFormulate hypothesis so observer knows what to look for
23What is the Hawthorne Effect
- ARelates to reactivity, which is the change in the subjects behaviour when knowing that they are being observed
- BWhen observations are affected by ones prevoncienved bias'
- CWhen the subject is unable to be seen, which results in the observer to shift positions and disturb the subject
24How would one reduce the influences of the observer
- AMake covert observations
- BTry and manipulate adaptation / habituation
- CMake the observer blind to goals and hypothesis
- DUse non-human observers
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