Observational Techniques (A03) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Natural
A
- High external validity
- Replication is hard
- CVs are present
2
Q
Controlled
A
- More control over EVs
- Easily replicable
- More likely to observe unnatural behaviour due to the unnatural setting
- Low external validity
3
Q
Overt
A
- Ethically accepted
- Demand characteristics
4
Q
Covert
A
- High internal validity
- Ethically unacceptable
5
Q
Ppt
A
- More insightful
- Possibility of behaviour changes
6
Q
Nppt
A
- Greater objectivity
- Observer bias