Observation Types

Question 1

What is a Naturalistic observation?

Answer 1

when the target behaviour is observed in its natural setting without any intervention

Question 2

Advantage of naturalistic tq

Answer 2

there is a high external validity and is natural

Question 3

Disadvantage of naturalistic tq

Answer 3

there is low control

Question 4

What is a Controlled observation?

Answer 4

when the behaviour is being studied within an controlled environment away from their natural setting

Question 5

Adv of controlled tq

Answer 5

can be easily replicated in standardisation

Question 6

Disadv of controlled tq

Answer 6

there is low external validity

Question 7

What is a Covert observation?

Answer 7

an undisclosed observation where the participant is unaware they are being observed

Question 8

Adv of covert tq

Answer 8

fewer demand characteristics

Question 9

Disadv of covert tq

Answer 9

ethically questionable and wrong

Question 10

What is an Overt observation?

Answer 10

a disclosed observation as the patient is aware they are being studied and have given their consent

Question 11

Adv of overt tq

Answer 11

not ethically questionable or wrong

Question 12

Disadv of overt tq

Answer 12

greater demand characteristics

Question 13

What is a Participant observation?

Answer 13

where the research is involved in the group they are studying in

Question 14

Adv of participant tq

Answer 14

greater insight and experience

Question 15

Disadv of participant tq

Answer 15

possible loss of objectivity which causes a greater possible bias

Question 16

What is Non-Participant observation?

Answer 16

when the researcher remains separated from the group they are studying

Question 17

Adv of non participant tq

Answer 17

less bias as it is more objective

Question 18

Disadv of non participant tq

Answer 18

loss of insight as they are too distant and disconnected