Observations

Question 1

Define behavioural categories/behavioural checklist

Answer 1

When a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable

Question 2

Define event sampling

Answer 2

A target behaviour or event is first established then the researcher records this event every time is occurs

Question 3

Define time sampling

Answer 3

A target individual or group is first established then the researcher records their behaviour in a fixed time frame

Question 4

What is an unstructured observation?

Answer 4

Writing down everything they see. Results in rich detail

Question 5

When could you use an unstructured observation?

Answer 5

When observations are small and involved few participants

Question 6

What is a structured observation?

Answer 6

Using a predetermined list of behaviours and sampling methods

Question 7

Why is it recommended that researchers do not conduct observational studies along

Answer 7

They could miss important details or may only notice events that confirm their opinions or hypothesis (Biased)

Question 8

What is inter-observer reliability?

Answer 8

The extent to which there is agreement between the two researchers observing