RM types of observations

Question 1

What are naturalistic observations

Answer 1

takes place in the setting or context which the behaviour would usually occur

Question 2

what is a controlled observation

Answer 2

watching and recording behaviour within a structured environment
- there is some control over variables and also control over extraneous variables

Question 3

what are covert observations

Answer 3

participant’s behaviour is watched and recorded without their knowledge or consent

Question 4

what are overt observations

Answer 4

participant’s behaviour is watched and recorded with their knowledge and consent.

Question 5

what is participant observation

Answer 5

the researcher becomes a member of the group who they are watching

Question 6

what is non-participant observation

Answer 6

the researcher remains outside the group whose behaviour they are watching

Question 7

how can a covert observation remain ethical

Answer 7

it must be public and happening anyway

Question 8

how does an overt observation remain ethical

Answer 8

participant gives informed consent beforehand