types of observation

Question 1

naturalistic

Answer 1

watching and recording behaviour in the setting it would naturally occur.

Question 2

strength of naturalistic

Answer 2

-high external validity

Question 3

weakness of naturalistic

Answer 3

-hard to replicate due to lack of control over variables

Question 4

controlled observation

Answer 4

watching and recording behaviour within a structured environment with controlled variables.

Question 5

stregth of controlled observations

Answer 5

-some variables are well controlled
- less confounding/ extranious variables
- easier to replicate

Question 6

weakness of controlled observation

Answer 6

-low external validity

Question 7

covert observation

Answer 7

participants behaviour is watched and recorded without their knowledge

Question 8

strength of covert

Answer 8

-reduced demand characteristics
-increased internal validity

Question 9

weakness of covert

Answer 9

-ethical issues (lack of informed consent and right to withdraw)

Question 10

overt observation

Answer 10

participants know they are being watched and have given consent.

Question 11

strength of overt

Answer 11

-ethically acceptable

Question 13

weakness of overt

Answer 13

-increased demand characteristics

Question 14

participant observation

Answer 14

researcher becomes part of the group they are studdying.

Question 15

weakness of participant

Answer 15

-less objectivity

Question 16

strength of participant

Answer 16

-increased insight to participant experiences
-increased external validity

Question 17

non participant observation

Answer 17

researcher remains seperate from those they are studdying.

Question 18

strength of non participant

Answer 18

-maintain psychological distance from study

Question 19

weakness of non participant

Answer 19

-might loose insight