Observational design Flashcards
1
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Unstructured observation design
A
- write down anything they see
- produce accounts of behaviour that are rich in detail
2
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Structured observation design
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- target behaviour clearly defined
- allows researcher to quantify their observations using a pre-determined list of behaviours and sampling methods
3
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Behavioural categories
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when a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable
4
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Sampling methods
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- continuous recording - all instances of a target behaviour are recorded - unstructured observation
- event sampling
- time sampling
5
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Event sampling
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a target behaviour or event is first established then the researcher records this event every time it occurs
6
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Time sampling
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a target individual or group is first established then the researcher records their behaviour in a foxed time frame, e.g. every 60 seconds
