Observational Technique and Design

Question 1

What is Controlled Observation?

Answer 1

-Participants are observed in a controlled setting

Question 2

AO3: Controlled Observation

Answer 2

• Low confounding and extraneous variables

- Low mundane realism

Question 3

What is Naturalistic Observation?

Answer 3

-Participants are observed in a natural setting

Question 4

AO3: Naturalistic Observation

Answer 4

• High mundane realism

- High confounding and extraneous variables

Question 5

What is Covert Observation?

Answer 5

-Participants are not aware they are being observed

Question 6

AO3: Covert Observation

Answer 6

• Low evaluation apprehension

- Lack of informed consent

Question 7

What is Overt Observation?

Answer 7

-Participants are aware they are being observed

Question 8

AO3: Overt observation

Answer 8

• High levels of informed consent

- High evaluation apprehension

Question 9

What is Participant Observation?

Answer 9

-When the researcher actively takes part in the group or situation being observed

Question 10

AO3: Participant Observation

Answer 10

• Rich qualitative data with high external validity

- High experimenter effects

Question 11

What is Non-participant Observation?

Answer 11

-When the researcher does not take part in the group or situation being observed

Question 12

AO3: Non-participant Observation

Answer 12

• Low experimenter effects

- Less rich in qualitative data