Observational Techniques Flashcards
1
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Naturalistic
A
Watching and recording behavior in a structured environment which it would normally occur in.
2
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Controlled
A
Watching and recording behavior in a structured environment
3
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Covert
A
Participants behavior is watched and recorded without their knowledge
4
Q
Overt
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participants behavior is watched and recorded with their knowledge
5
Q
Participant
A
Researcher becomes a member of the group whose behaviors they are watching a recording
6
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Non Participant
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Researcher remains outside of the group whose behavior they are watching and recording
7
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Naturalistic
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- High External Validity
- Low Control
8
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Controlled
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- Greater control over Extraneous Variables
- Low External Validity
9
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Covert
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- Demand Characteristics are reduced
- Ethically Questionable
10
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Overt
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- More ethically acceptable
- Demand Characteristics
11
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Participant
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- Can lead to greater insight
- Possible loss of objectivity
12
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Non Participant
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- More objective
- Loss of insight
