Research methods - Observations -Designing an observation

Question 1

Explain why it is important to create operationalised behaviour categories

Answer 1

it is important to be specific and clear with the behaviour observed so it can be measurable.
it is also important because if the behaviour is clear and specific it prevents ambiguity, which low internal validity

Question 2

Why are behaviour categories created?

Answer 2

• provides a clear focus for the observation, so the observer knows what to look for.
• Allows for objective data, this prevents bias.
• allows behaviour to be tallied so it can be compared to check for consistency.
• it makes data easier to analyse as it gives quantitive data.

Question 3

what happens after the behaviour categories are created

Answer 3

• after the bhr categories are created the researcher needs to decide how to sample behaviour

Question 4

what are two way behaviour can be sampled

Answer 4

• event sampling and time sampling