Understanding Observational Research Methods

Which type of observation is described as having high internal validity due to participants being unaware they are being observed?

• Overt Observation

• Covert Observation

• Participant Observation

• Non-Participant Observation

Which type of observation involves the researcher actively participating in the group being studied?

• Non-Participant Observation

• Participant Observation

• Controlled Observation

• Overt Observation

What is a key strength of naturalistic observations?

• High internal validity

• High external validity

• Easy to replicate

• Low ethical concerns

In a covert observation, what is a major ethical concern?

• Participants altering their behaviour

• Lack of informed consent

• Difficulty in maintaining objectivity

• Low external validity

What is a limitation of controlled observations?

• High external validity

• Difficult to replicate

• Lower external validity

• High ethical concerns

What is a potential limitation of participant observations?

• High external validity

• Reduced objectivity

• Easy to replicate

• High ethical concerns

In the context of observational research, what does "going native" refer to?

• Observing in a naturalistic setting

• Losing objectivity by identifying too closely with participants

• Conducting research in a foreign country

• Using covert methods to gather data

Which of the following is an example of a controlled observation?

• Observing children playing in a public park

• The Strange Situation study on attachment

• Watching shoppers in a mall

• Joining a team to study workplace dynamics

What is a common challenge faced in naturalistic observations?

• Easy to manipulate results

• Low ecological validity

• Difficulty in replicating the study

• High control over variables

Which type of observation is most likely to influence participant behavior due to awareness of being observed?

• Covert Observation

• Overt Observation

• Participant Observation

• Non-Participant Observation