experimental methods

Question 1

operational definition definition

Answer 1

observable postures or movements that is unambiguous to one category

Question 2

define the scanning method

Answer 2

a group of individuals is scanned at regular intervals and behaviours of each one is recorded

Question 3

define the focal method

Answer 3

observing one individual for a specified amount of time and recording their behaviour

Question 4

9 steps of studying behaviour

Answer 4

1. formulate initial questions and make preliminary observations
2. formulate hypotheses and make predictions
3. choose research design i.e. methods
4. define behaviours to record
5. select appropriate recording methods
6. practice recording method
7. collect the data
8. analyse the data
9. draw some conclusions