Observational Research

5. The tendency for observers to affect what they see or hear
8. When results can be influenced by an individual's beliefs, emotions or interpretations
10. Usually a problem when the participants are aware that they are being observed
13. Type of observation where the observer =freely records any event that occurs in detail
14. Usually an issue but not if observations are done in a public place!
16. The researcher records an event every time it happens
17. A type of observation where observations are made by someone who is taking part in the activity being observed
18. The type of data generated when an observer freely records all events that occur in great detail

1. Results that are free from bias and cannot be influenced by beliefs, emotions or interpretation
2. The type of data gathered when the observer tallies each time a behaviour occurs
3. The code we must follow when conducting research to ensure the rights of participants are not affected.
4. Observations tend to be high in this due to them being conducted in natural settings
6. A type of observation where the participants do not know that they are being observed
7. Comparing the ratings of two or more observers and checking for agreement
9. A type of observstion where the participant is fully aware that they are being observed
11. Pre-agreed system for recording behaviours
12. Type of observation where the observer records behaviour into pre-agreed categories
15. The researcher decides a time period e.g. 5 mins and records the behaviour in that time