observations

Question 1

what do they look at

Answer 1

1-behaviors
2-actions

Question 2

define

Answer 2

A research method that involves watching human or animal behaviour

Question 3

3 classifications

Answer 3

1-setting (controlled or natural)
2-times
3-roles of observer(part non cov ov)

Question 4

naturalistic

Answer 4

ina field experiment in there natural environment
no interference by the researcher
no manipulation of environment or controls

Question 5

strengths natural

Answer 5

1-no damnd
2-high ecolgical

Question 6

weaknesses of natural

Answer 6

1-external variables (low controls)

Question 7

controlled

Answer 7

lab setting highly controlled highly standardized

Question 8

unstructured

Answer 8

not sure what behaviors to expect ,looking foe anything
records anything
no behavioral checklist

Question 9

structured

Answer 9

have a behavioral checklist(pre determined)
event sampling(as they happen) or time
standardized procedure can easily replicate

Question 10

how to get high reliability

Answer 10

two researchers compare notes to check for similar results this is called intra observer reliability

Question 11

researcher can be

Answer 11

participant: being involved and engaging
non-participant :not involved

covert: covered not obvious
overt: obvious showen