Human Research (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Observational research definition
Observational research definition
Collecting data by watching behavior without manipulating variables
Quantitative data in psychology
Quantitative data in psychology
Numerical information that can be counted or measured
Qualitative data in psychology
Qualitative data in psychology
Descriptive info expressed through words, texts, ideas & themes
Time sampling technique
Time sampling technique
Recording observations at specific time intervals (e.g. every 30s)
Naturalistic observation
Naturalistic observation
Observation in participant's natural, unmanipulated environment
Structured observation
Structured observation
Staged observation in controlled environment (e.g. laboratory)
Participant observation
Participant observation
Researcher takes an active role in the situation being observed
Overt observation
Overt observation
Those being observed are aware they are being watched
Covert observation
Covert observation
Participants are unaware they are being observed
Content analysis
Content analysis
Analyzing occurrence of words/images/concepts in media materials