Behaviour Categories / Sampling Flashcards
1
Q
Why can operationalised behaviour categories (after identifying type of obsv) improve observations?
A
- provides clear focus for obsv = observers know exactly what bhv to look for, inc int val
- allows for more objective research = as bhv observed would be clearly more measurable + less prone to bias as they have a deeper und, inc int val
- allows obsv to tally bhv in groups = results can be compared to check for consistent results to check reliability, inc rel
- provides data thats easier to analyse = provides quantitative data
2
Q
What is behaviour sampling?
A
When and how psychologist records bhv
3
Q
What are the 2 types of bhv sampling?
A
Event sampling
Time sampling
4
Q
What is event sampling?
A
- observer decides on bhv categories relevant to obsv
- these are recorded every time they happen within a set period of time
5
Q
What is a strength of event sampling?
A
- useful when bhv happens infrequently
- as ppts are watched over a period of time as bhv categories are recorded everytime they occur
- so researchers less likely to miss bhvs, unlike time sampling
- where if bhv happens infrequently, it may be missed
6
Q
What is a weakness of event sampling?
A
- if bhv observed is happening frequently
- obsv may miss some bhvs as they cannot tally in time
- unlike time sampling where researcher only tallies bhv at set time intervals
- so less likely to miss these bhvs
7
Q
What is time sampling?
A
- tallying bhvs at set time intervals over a time period
8
Q
What is a strength of time sampling?
A
- reduces amount of time observers have to observe bhvs for (context - which bhvs?)
- as they only observe in set time intervals
9
Q
What is a weakness of time sampling?
A
- some bhv may be missed if it happens infrequently as researchers are only observing at time intervals
- so bhvs tallied may not be representative of obsv as a whole
10
Q
How do you design an observation?
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