Observational Techniques^ Flashcards
1
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Observations AO3
A
+ capture spontaneous and unexpected behaviour
- observer bias
- don’t provide info on how people think and feel
2
Q
Naturalistic AO3
A
+ high external validity+ can be generalised- lack of controlcan’t be replicated
- uncontrolled EV and CV
3
Q
Controlled AO3
A
- finding can’t be generalised
+ replicatable
+ less CV and EV
4
Q
Covert AO3
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+ no demand characteristics
: increase validity
- ethical issues (consent)
5
Q
Overt AO3
A
- demand characteristics
+ more ethically acceptable
6
Q
Participant AO3
A
+ researcher can experience
: increased insight
+ increase external validity
- researchers can lose objectivity
7
Q
Non - Participant AO3
A
+ less danger to adopt a local lifestyle (closure)
- lose insight as too removed
+ maintain objectivity when separated
