9.1a Qualitative Methods

Naturalistic Observations are a form of ...

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

Empirical evidence refers to ...

• any evidence gathered through sensory experience, including observation

• any evidence gathered through sensory experience, excluding observation

Descriptive observational notes that a researcher takes while in the field

• field notes

• psychology notes

An overt observation is when the subjects are aware that they are being observed as part of a study.

• False

• True

When participants do not know that they are being observed, it is referred to as ...

• overt observation

• covert observation

Naturalistic observations may be participant or non-participant.

• False

• True

When the researcher becomes a member or part of the group to obtain an insider's perspective on the phenomenon under investigation

• Non-participant observation

• Participant observation

Researchers need to consider ethical guidelines when conducting covert observations

• False

• True

Naturalistic observations involve researchers taking field notes and gathering data on subjects' real life behavior in naturalistic settings.

• True

• False

Select two characteristics of natural observations

• subjects' naturally occurring behavior is observed in their natural environment.

• observations are sometimes followed by interviews with subjects

• observations must include interviews

• can also occur in laboratories