Observation Flashcards
What are the types of observations?
Controlled - recording behaviour within structured environment
Naturalistic - recording behaviour in a setting which it would normally occur
Participant - researcher records behaviour within the ppt group
Non-participants - researcher records behaviour outside of ppt group
Covert - ppts behaviour is recorded without their consent
Overt - ppts behaviour is recorded with their consent
What are the strengths of these observations?
Controlled - high control over EVs, easier to replicate
Naturalistic - high external validity
Participant - increased insight so increased validity
Non-participant - Maintains objective
Covert - reduces demand characteristics
Overt - more ethically acceptable
What are the limitations of these observations?
Controlled - low ecological validity
Naturalistic - EVs are not controlled, harder to replicate
Participant - may lose objective
Non-participant - loss of valuable insight
Covert - ethically questionable
Overt - Increases demand characteristics
