Observational Techniques

Question 1

Naturalistic

Answer 1

Watching and recording behavior in a structured environment which it would normally occur in.

Question 2

Controlled

Answer 2

Watching and recording behavior in a structured environment

Question 3

Covert

Answer 3

Participants behavior is watched and recorded without their knowledge

Question 4

Overt

Answer 4

participants behavior is watched and recorded with their knowledge

Question 5

Participant

Answer 5

Researcher becomes a member of the group whose behaviors they are watching a recording

Question 6

Non Participant

Answer 6

Researcher remains outside of the group whose behavior they are watching and recording

Question 7

Strengths and Weaknesses of Naturalistic

Answer 7

• High External Validity
• Low Control

Question 8

Strengths and Weaknesses of Controlled

Answer 8

• Greater control over Extraneous Variables
• Low External Validity

Question 9

Strengths and Weaknesses of Covert

Answer 9

• Demand Characteristics are reduced
• Ethically Questionable

Question 10

Strengths and Weaknesses of Overt

Answer 10

• More ethically acceptable
• Demand Characteristics

Question 11

Strengths and Weaknesses of Participant

Answer 11

• Can lead to greater insight
• Possible loss of objectivity

Question 12

Strengths and Weaknesses of Non Participant

Answer 12

• More objective
• Loss of insight