Observational design

Question 1

Unstructured + EVALUATE

Answer 1

• unstructured = a continuous recording where the researcher writes everything they have observed
• S = more richness of detail gathered
• L = produce more qualititative data which is hard to analysis
• greater risk of observer bias

Question 2

Structured

Answer 2

• the researcher quantifies what they are observing in a pre determind list
• S = easier
• produces quantitative data which is easy to analyse
  L = - not as depthful detail

Question 3

what are behavioural categories

Answer 3

• target behaviour is broken down into more precise components

Question 4

Time sampling

Answer 4

• recording behaviour within a timeframe
• S = reduces number of observations, easier
  L = may be unrepresentative

Question 5

Event sampling

Answer 5

• counting how many times a behaviour is carried out
  S = good for infrequent behaviour
  L = difficult to judge when a behaviour occurs,important behaviour may be missed