Observational Designs

Question 1

What are the 3 designs

Answer 1

Behavioural categories
Event sampling
Time sampling

Question 2

What are behavioural categories

Answer 2

Operationalised behaviours that observer records
Should be clear and specific
Helps make observations systematic and objective

Question 3

What is event sampling

Answer 3

Counting number of times a behaviour occurs during observation period
Ensures detailed data

Question 4

What is time sampling

Answer 4

Recording number of times a behaviour occurs in a set time frame e.g in 30 seconds
Can miss behaviours
Reduces observer fatigue