Observational Design

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observation using a pre-determined list of behaviours and sampling methods
structured
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where the researcher may simply write down everything they see
unstructured
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when a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable
behavioral
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target behaviour/event is first established then the researcher records this event every time it occurs
event sampling
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a target individual/group is first established then the researcher records their behaviour in a fixed time frame, for example 60 seconds.
time sampling
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where the researcher may simply write down everything they see

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unstructured

Card 3

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when a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable

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Card 4

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target behaviour/event is first established then the researcher records this event every time it occurs

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Card 5

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a target individual/group is first established then the researcher records their behaviour in a fixed time frame, for example 60 seconds.

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