observations

Question 1

naturalistic observation

Answer 1

watching and recording behaviour in the setting
where it would normally occur

Question 2

controlled observation

Answer 2

watching and recording behaviour within a
structured environment, one where variables are managed

Question 3

covert observation

Answer 3

participants behaviour is watched and recorded
without their knowledge or consent

Question 4

overt observation

Answer 4

participants behaviour is watched and recorded with their knowledge and consent

Question 5

participant observation

Answer 5

the researcher becomes a member of the
group whose behaviour they are watching and recording

Question 6

non-participant observation

Answer 6

the researcher remains outside of the
group whose behaviour they are watching and recording

Question 7

structured observations

Answer 7

researcher uses schedules according to a formula to document behaviour into categories

Question 8

unstructured observations

Answer 8

involves every instance of the observed behaviour being recorded in detail