Observational techniques Flashcards
Observational techniques
Naturalistic
Controlled
Overt
Covert
Participant
Non-participant
Naturalistic
Watching and recording behaviour in the setting where the behaviour would normally take place
Str: High ecological validity
High external validity as done in
Controlled
Watching and recording behaviour in a structured environment
Researcher regulates aspects of the environment
eg lab setting
Covert
Participants are unaware that their behaviour is being watched and recorded
Overt
Participants are watched and their behaviour is being recorded with them knowing they are being watched
Participants
The researcher who is observing is part of the group that is being observed
Non-participant variables
Observer watches from a psychological and probably physical distance
