Observation A03

Question 1

Observation Positive+ Negative

Answer 1

+Captures reality of what people do

-Observer bais, observers interpretation may be affected by expectations

Question 2

Naturalistic + -

Answer 2

+Behavior is normal and real, high external validity

-Low controls, may be uncontrolled EV’s

Question 3

Controlled +-

Answer 3

+Easy to replicate and so finding so be easily repeated and findings can be checked to see

-Artificial, Low external validity

Question 4

Covert +-

Answer 4

+Demand characteristics reduced due to natural behavior
-No consent, people may not want their behavior recorded and participants right to privacy may be affect

Question 5

Overt

Answer 5

+Ethically acceptable- Participants know they are being studied and have a right to withdraw

–Know ledge of being studied demands characters

Question 6

Participant observation

Answer 6

+Researcher experienced the situation as the participants, which enhanced externally value
–Researcher may form bonds with participants and have participants