Planning an observation Flashcards
1
Q
Time sampling meaning
A
Observer records behaviour at prescribed intervals
2
Q
Event sampling meaning
A
Observer records number of times that target behaviour occurs through behavioural categories
3
Q
Time sampling advantages
A
Allows better use of time since fewer observations made
4
Q
Time sampling disadvantages
A
Not every behaviour relevant only counted in time frame allocated
5
Q
Event sampling advantages
A
Every behaviour will be counted from beginning
6
Q
Event sampling disadvantage
A
Some behaviours could be missed lots happening at once
