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Observational design Flashcards

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What are behavioural characteristics?

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When a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable

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What is event sampling?

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A target individual/group is established, then the researcher records records the event every time it occurs

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What is time sampling?

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A target individual/group is established, then the researcher records their behaviour in a fixed time frame

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What are the two main ways of recording data?

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  • Structured observation
  • Unstructured observation
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What is structured observation?

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Simplifies target behaviours that become the main focus of the investigation, using behavioural characteristics

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What is unstructured observation?

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Researcher notes down everything they see- rich in detail

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What is the purpose of behavioural characteristics?

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Produce a structured record of observations (acts as a checklist)

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What are the two main sampling methods?

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  • Event sampling
  • Time sampling
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What is inter-observer reliability?

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Observation carried out by two or more researchers- discuss interpretations

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What are the strengths of structured observations?

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  • Data recording is easier and more systematic
  • Data is quantitative, so analysis and comparisons is more straightforward
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What are the strengths of unstructured observations?

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  • More depth of detail produced
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What are the limitations of structured observations?

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  • Lacks in-depth detail
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What are the limitations of unstructured observations?

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  • Harder to record and analyse qualitative data
  • Greater risk of observer bias
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What are the strengths of behavioural characteristics?

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  • Data collection is more structured and objective
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What are the limitations of behavioural characteristics?

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  • Data collection must be clear and unambiguous
  • Categories must not overlap
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What are the strengths of time sampling?

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  • Reduces the number of observations carried out (saves time)
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What are the limitations of time sampling?

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  • May be unrepresentative of the observation as a whole
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What are the strengths of event sampling?

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  • Useful when target behaviour occurs infrequently, and could otherwise be missed
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What are the limitations of event sampling?

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  • Observer may overlook important details

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