Observations

Question 1

Obtaining quantitative and qualitative data

Answer 1

Pre determined behavioural categories and tally
Short para w as much detail eg pick, observe for set period of data and write as much data

Question 2

Controls

Answer 2

More than one OBS= agree about sped behaviours
Test correlation betw data
Yes= high inter rated reliability so strength

Question 3

Event sampling

Answer 3

Pre established behaviours and record every time they occur but can’t be used for large pop as you may miss certain info

Question 4

Time sampling

Answer 4

Periodic but stereotypical as not rep of behaviour

Question 5

Structured

Answer 5

Standardised p eg researcher decides how child interacts via OBS in lab, spec toys
+ High control over v,easy to rep so check reliability
- low eco v, artificial enviro so less likely natural due to dc

Question 6

Naturalist

Answer 6

Natural and expected to be observed eg children’s comments in classroom to see lev of happiness
+High eco v, authentic behaviour so gen
-lack of control over v so diff to rep and establish reliability

Question 7

Ppt

Answer 7

Part of situation eg part of training session
+Special insights and depth rep of behaviour
- may loose obj as part of group, diff to rep and loose v

Question 8

Non ppt

Answer 8

Not part and sit away eg in icebreaker activity
+Greater obj, when inapp to be inv
- loose sense of dynamic could lack detail

Question 9

Covert

Answer 9

Don’t know they’re being observed eg recording info about helpful ppl in bus
+ High int validity as ppt unaware so natural behaviour
- ethical issues, not being able to give informed consent

Question 10

Overt

Answer 10

Know ABT observation eg walks in classroom and begins observing teacher
+IC - low int v, likely to change behaviour as DC and social desirability