Observational Techniques Flashcards
1
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naturalistic
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behaviour is observed where it would normally occur
no control over variables
2
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controlled
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some control over environment, including manipulation of variables to observe effects
3
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covert and overt
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observing ppt with or without their knowledge
4
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ppt and non-ppt
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to join the group or remain an outsider
5
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naturalistic evaluation
A
low internal validity
high external validity
6
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controlled evaluation
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low internal validity- though some extraneous variables may be controlled
high external validity- especially when covert
7
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covert and overt evaluation
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covert- low ppt reactivity but ethically questionable
overt- behaviour may be affected
8
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ppt and non-ppt evaluation
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ppt- increased external validity but may go native
non-ppt- more objectivity but less insight
