RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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Every participant has the exact same experience
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Are completely natural
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Are unreliable
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Lack standardisation
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Detailed explanation-1: -Structured observation is a qualitative research methodology that has been used by the social sciences for several years. It is a methodology in which an event or series of events is observed in its natural setting and recorded by an independent researcher.
Detailed explanation-2: -A structured observation involves systematically investigating and gathering information about people, settings, routines, products, performances, and other measureable events and their interactions with one another (Cohen et al., 2013; Marshall & Rossman, 2010; Simpson & Tuson, 2003).
Detailed explanation-3: -Most participant observation is unstructured. (This is the topic of chapter 10). Non-participant or “unobtrusive” observation: The observer does not take part in the activities of the observed group. Members of the observed group may or may not know that they are being observed.