Unit 1.2 Flashcards
What is observation a message?
Scientific research is objective systematic, a testable
Where can observations be made?
Naturalistic, observation, or laboratory
What are the different types of observations?
Informal, indirect, formal
What is informal observation?
Least rigorous and no systematic plan or attempt to verify reliability 
What is indirect observation?
 Parent or teacher interviews self reflection
What is formal observation?
Use a systematic, observation, verification or liability, often uses recording procedures
What are the types of formal observation?
Rating scales, frequency of occurrence, interval, sampling, or times sampling
What is some sources of observational bias?
Observer expectations, reactivity knowledge of reliability assessment, and code complexity