1
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Is observation an experimental method or a non-experimental method?
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Observation is an example of a non-experimental method.
2
Q
How do observational methods provide researchers with insight into human behaviour?
A
Observations provide psychologists with a way of seeing what people do without having to ask them. They also allow researchers to study observable behaviour within a natural or controlled setting. Consequently, observations provide researchers with the flexibility to study complex interactions between variables.
3
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Which three types of observation are frequently used by psychologists?
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- Naturalistic and controlled observations
- Covert and overt observations
- Participant and non-participant observations
