Observational Research Quiz

What is a key characteristic of naturalistic observation?

• It involves manipulating variables.

• It takes place in a structured environment.

• It occurs in the participant’s natural environment.

• It has low ecological validity.

Which of the following is a strength of controlled observations?

• High ecological validity.

• Ability to discover new facts about behavior.

• Focus on particular aspects of behavior.

• Difficulty in replication.

What is a limitation of naturalistic observations?

• High levels of control.

• Low ecological validity.

• Extraneous variables may influence behavior.

• Easy to replicate.

Why might controlled observations have low ecological validity?

• They occur in a natural environment.

• They involve manipulating variables.

• They are difficult to replicate.

• They provide a realistic picture of behavior.

What is a key characteristic of covert observation?

• Participants are aware they are being observed.

• It is more ethical than overt observation.

• Participants are unaware their behavior is being observed.

• It involves participants altering their behavior.

What is a strength of covert observation?

• It is more ethical than overt observation.

• Participants' behavior is more natural.

• Participants give their consent.

• It involves demand characteristics.

What is a limitation of overt observation?

• Ethical issues due to lack of consent.

• Participants' behavior is not as natural.

• It is less ethical than covert observation.

• Participants are unaware of being observed.

Why might overt observation be considered more ethical than covert observation?

• Participants are unaware of being observed.

• It involves secret observation.

• Participants have given their consent.

• It achieves a more accurate record of behavior.

What is a key characteristic of participant observation?

• The observer is separate from the group.

• The observer becomes part of the group.

• The observer remains objective.

• The observer stands on the outside.

Which of the following is a strength of non-participant observation?

• High ecological validity.

• More detailed insight into the group.

• Less biased findings.

• Ethical issues with consent.