Psychology 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PsychologyASAll boards Created by: Charlotte WillsCreated on: 09-03-13 21:32 Participant Observation In some studies observers may participate, which may affect their objectivity 1 of 12 Non-participant Observation In many cases the observer is merely watching the behaviour of others and acts as a non-participant 2 of 12 Overt Observation Participants are aware that they are being observed 3 of 12 Covert Observation One-way mirrors can be used to prevent participants being aware that they are being observed 4 of 12 Observation Schedule/Checklist Something used for structured observations. Has events you 'want' to see 5 of 12 One-tailed Hypothesis Obvious which way the results will go 6 of 12 Two-tailed Hypothesis There will be a difference between the conditions you are testing 7 of 12 Reliability Consistency of a measurement. Getting the same results 8 of 12 Validity Getting what you set out to test 9 of 12 Quota More representative than an opportunity sample. Equal representative of sub-groups 10 of 12 Time Sampling Observer decides time interval, at the end they note any particular behaviours that are displayed by the target individuals. No pre-set behaviours 11 of 12 Event Sampling Observer keeps count of each time a particular behaviour occurs. Pre-set behaviours 12 of 12
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