Evaluation of Observations

What is a MAIN weakness of observation generally?

• Interpreter BIas

• Ecological Validity

• Level of complexity

• Lack of generalisability

What could be considered a weakness of observational data?

• It's difficult to understand motivation

• The data is rich in detail

• It's difficult to record accurately

• It's not necessary to break ethical guidelines

Overt observation is ethically superior compared to covert observation

• True

• False

Overt observation is more valid compared to covert observation

• True

• False

What is one strength of using technical equipment to record observational data?

• More ethical

• More reliable

• More cumbersome

• More expensive

What is a strength of a participant observation

• Understand context from an objective viewpoint

• Understand context from a subjective perspective

• Understand context from participants perspective

• YOu have an unobstructed viewpoint

What are possible problems associated with conducting observations

• Distractions

• Human error

• Fatigue

• Obstruction

What may be the major problem with ethically conducted observations

• Lacking in objectivity

• May be difficult to finalise the research

• May take a long time

• Demand characteristics

What problem is associated with 'getting in' when conducting participant research?

• Lack of trust

• Lack of money

• Lack of interest

• Lack of understanding

What problem is associated with 'staying in' when conducting participant research?

• Getting involved in illegal activities

• Unable to record observations effectively

• Getting 'caught'

• Takes up too much time to be useful