observation methods
DESCRIPTION
A slide show that outlines the different observation methods as required in Paper 3 of IB Psychology course. Overt, covert, naturalistic, participant and non-participant observations.TRANSCRIPT
Observation Methods
GLT: Evaluate participant, non-participant, naturalistic, overt and
covert observations.
What do you think these terms might mean?
• Participant Observation • Non-participant Observation• Naturalistic Observation• Covert Observation• Overt Observation – Write in your notes what you think the definitions
could be. Use the following slides to help you.
Non-participant Observation
Naturalistic Observation
Covert Observation
EVALUATIONS
• What are the strengths and limitations of each of these methods?
• Think of validity• And ethical considerations
– Remember that these are not necessarily independent of each other. For example, you can have a non-participant naturalistic covert observation.