observations Flashcards
what’s a structured observation?
fully making use of pre-determined format
what’s a unstructured observation?
record as much as possible using no pre-determined format
what’s a naturalistic observation?
A research method where the participant’s behaviour is studied in a natural environment. Typically there would be no IV.
what’s a controlled observation?
Participant’s behaviour is usually observed in a controlled environment (laboratory). Typically there would be no IV unless it was a Lab experiment utilising observation.
what’s a participant observation?
The observer takes part in the experiment.
what’s a non-participant observation?
The researcher observes participants without participating in the experiment itself.
what’s a overt observation?
The research is open with their participants about observing their behaviour. The participants know that they are being studied.
what’s a covert observation?
The participants are unaware of the presence of the researcher and they are NOT made aware that their behaviour is being observed.
what’s a semi-structured observation?
partly using pre-determined format
