NON-EXPERIMENTAL METHODS: OBSERVATION Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Naturalistic observation?
A
Behaviour is studied in a natural situation where everything is left as it normally as it is.
2
Q
Controlled observation
A
where some variables are controlled by the researcher
3
Q
Participant observation
A
the researcher becomes part of the group that they are studying
4
Q
non-participant observation
A
the researcher is just observing
5
Q
Overt observation
A
Participants are aware that they are being studied
6
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COVERT observation
A
the participant isn’t aware that they are being studied
