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Understanding Observational Research Methods

Authored by Andrew West

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11th Grade

Understanding Observational Research Methods
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of observation is described as having high internal validity due to participants being unaware they are being observed?

Overt Observation

Covert Observation

Participant Observation

Non-Participant Observation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of observation involves the researcher actively participating in the group being studied?

Non-Participant Observation

Participant Observation

Controlled Observation

Overt Observation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key strength of naturalistic observations?

High internal validity

High external validity

Easy to replicate

Low ethical concerns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a covert observation, what is a major ethical concern?

Participants altering their behaviour

Lack of informed consent

Difficulty in maintaining objectivity

Low external validity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limitation of controlled observations?

High external validity

Difficult to replicate

Lower external validity

High ethical concerns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential limitation of participant observations?

High external validity

Reduced objectivity

Easy to replicate

High ethical concerns

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of observational research, what does "going native" refer to?

Observing in a naturalistic setting

Losing objectivity by identifying too closely with participants

Conducting research in a foreign country

Using covert methods to gather data

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