observations

Question 1

naturalistic observation

Answer 1

watching and recording behavior in the environment it would naturally occur.

Question 2

controlled observation

Answer 2

watching and recording behavior within a structured environment

Question 3

covert observation

Answer 3

participant behavior is watched and recorded without their knowledge or consent

Question 4

overt observation

Answer 4

participant behavior is watched and recorded with knowledge and consent

Question 5

participant observation

Answer 5

the researcher becomes part of the group whose behavior they are recording

Question 6

non participant observation

Answer 6

the researcher remains outside of the groups behavior they are recording

Question 7

types of observations

Answer 7

naturalistic and controlled

participant and non participant

covert and overt

Question 8

time sampling

Answer 8

researchers can use time sampling in which behaviours are noted within prescribed intervals. used to see if there are behavioural trends over a time period

Question 9

event sampling

Answer 9

event sampling would simply tally all co-operative behaviour over the full 1 hour lesson to gather an overall impression. used to see if there are behavioural trends over a time period