Observational techniques

Question 1

Naturalistic observation

Answer 1

Where everything has been left noramlly

Question 2

Controlled observation

Answer 2

Where its been regulated by the researcher

Question 3

Overt observation

Answer 3

Pps are aware of observation

Question 4

Covert observation

Answer 4

Pps are aware of unaware

Question 5

Participant Observation

Answer 5

Observer is a part of the group

Question 6

Non participant

Answer 6

Observes observes from a distance

Question 7

Naturalistic: Strengths

Answer 7

1. Realistic picture

2. High external validity

Question 8

Naturalistic: Weaknesses

Answer 8

1. Little control

Question 9

Controlled: Strengths

Answer 9

1. Very controlled

2. Repeatable

Question 10

Controlled weakness

Answer 10

1. Participants behaviour may be unnatural

Question 11

Overt observations: Strengths

Answer 11

1. Ethical

Question 12

Overt: Weakness

Answer 12

Demand characteristics

Question 13

Covert: Strengths

Answer 13

Natural behaviour

Question 14

Covert: weaknesses

Answer 14

1. Ethical issues

2. Cannot give consent

Question 15

Participant: Strengths

Answer 15

Clearer insight - first hand knowledge

Question 16

Participant: Weakness

Answer 16

Issues of pps awareness - subjective

Question 17

Non - Participants:Strengths

Answer 17

More objective - not bias

Question 18

Non participant: Weakness

Answer 18

Ethical issues