Observations Recap

What is an observation?

• A set of spoken questions

• A set of written questions

• Researchers study the behaviour of a group of people

• Researchers speak to s group of people

Match the following

• Participants know they're being studied

• Participant observation

• Study over a long period (first hand)

• Overt observation

• Generalisable to the real world

• Ecological validity

• Researcher becomes a part of the group

• Covert observation

• Pts don't know they're being studied

• Ethnography

What type of data is collected via observations?

The data collected by observations is valid but not ________

Qualitative data is rich in detail but has limitations - what are the two most obvious limitations?

Samples are often small this causes issues with ________________

Sample size issues also affect ________________

Why are observations considered to not be practical?

• Expensive

• Large sample sizes

• Time consuming

• High generalisability

Misunderstanding due to cultural differences means that researchers may not achieve full _________

Which ethical issues are resolved by using overt observations?