Observations Flashcards
What is the thing to remember when revising observations?
They come in pairs.
x OR y
What is naturalistic observation paired with?
Controlled observation.
What is naturalistic observation?
3.
Studied in a natural setting.
Everything is left as it would be normally.
No interference from investigator.
What is controlled observation?
3.
Some variables are controlled by the researcher.
Ppts know they are being studied.
Usually conducted in lab setting.
What are 2 strengths of naturalistic observations?
No demand characteristics.
Loads of ecological validity.
What are two limitations of naturalistic observations?
Lower internal validity.
bc
Confounding variables.
What are two strengths of controlled observations?
High internal validity.
bc
Less confounding variables.
What are two limitations of controlled observations?
Demand characteristics
Not as much ecological validity.
What are overt observations?
When the ppts are aware of the observation.
What is one limitation of an overt observation?
Demand characteristics.
What are overt observations paired with?
Covert observations.
What are covert observations?
When the ppts are not aware of the observation.
What are two advantages to covert observations?
Less likely to get demand characteristics.
High ecological validity.
What is participant observation?
2.
Observer joins the group (unbeknown to the group).
Behaviour studied from the inside.
What is one advantage to participant observation?
Understanding of the behaviour.
