observation

Question 1

what is a structured observation

Answer 1

an observation with guided, specific behaviours, which are found through coding frames

Question 2

what is an unstructured observation

Answer 2

an observation with no guide to the specific behaviours

Question 3

what is a coding frame

Answer 3

behaviours which are operationalised in an observation, so observers know what they are looking for

Question 4

what is a naturalistic observation

Answer 4

an observation done in the participants natural environment

Question 5

what is a controlled observation

Answer 5

an observation done in a controlled setting away from the participants natural environment, such as a lab

Question 6

what is a participant observation

Answer 6

an observation in which the researcher is involved in those being observed

Question 7

what is a non-participant observation

Answer 7

an observation where the researcher is looking in from the outside

Question 8

what is an overt observation

Answer 8

an observation in which participants know they are being observed

Question 9

what is a covert observation

Answer 9

an observation in which participants do not know they are being observed

Question 10

what is time sampling

Answer 10

where time is broken up and records of behaviour are made in intervals

Question 11

what is event sampling

Answer 11

where behaviour is recorded without intervals

Question 12

what is one-zero sampling

Answer 12

after a record is made for one behaviour, that record of that behaviour is no longer made

Question 13

what is instantaneous scan sampling

Answer 13

no records made until the end of the time sampling

Question 14

what is predominant activity sampling

Answer 14

observation is continuous and an estimate is made in relation to the activity being occupied the most in time intervals