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Participant Observation
In some studies observers may participate, which may affect their objectivity
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Non-participant Observation
In many cases the observer is merely watching the behaviour of others and acts as a non-participant
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Overt Observation
Participants are aware that they are being observed
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Covert Observation
One-way mirrors can be used to prevent participants being aware that they are being observed
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Observation Schedule/Checklist
Something used for structured observations. Has events you 'want' to see
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One-tailed Hypothesis
Obvious which way the results will go
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Two-tailed Hypothesis
There will be a difference between the conditions you are testing
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Reliability
Consistency of a measurement. Getting the same results
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Validity
Getting what you set out to test
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Quota
More representative than an opportunity sample. Equal representative of sub-groups
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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
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Event Sampling
Observer keeps count of each time a particular behaviour occurs. Pre-set behaviours
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In many cases the observer is merely watching the behaviour of others and acts as a non-participant

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Non-participant Observation

Card 3

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Participants are aware that they are being observed

Back

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Card 4

Front

One-way mirrors can be used to prevent participants being aware that they are being observed

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Something used for structured observations. Has events you 'want' to see

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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