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Research Descriptive Method
By khansa Haq Nawaz
SAMPLING BEHAVIOR
When a complete record of behavior
cannot be obtained, researchers seek to
obtain a representative sample of
behavior.
The extent to which observations may
be generalized (external validity)
depends on how behavior is sampled.
TIME SAMPLING & SITUATIONAL SAMPLING
Time sampling refers
to researchers
choosing time intervals
for making
observations either
systematically or
randomly.
When researchers are
interested in events
that happen
infrequently, they
rely on event sampling
to sample behavior.
Situation sampling
involves studying
behavior in different
locations and under
different circumstances
and conditions.
Situation sampling
enhances the external
validity of findings.
Within situations, subject
sampling may be used to
observe some people in
the setting.
OBSERVATIONAL METHODS
Observational methods can be classified as direct
observation or indirect observation.
DIRECT OBSERVATIONAL METHODS
Direct observational methods can be classified as
“observation without intervention” or “observation with
intervention
INDIRECT (UNOBTRUSIVE) OBSERVATIONAL
METHODS
An important advantage of indirect observational
methods is that they are nonreactive.
Indirect, or unobtrusive, observations can be obtained
by examining physical traces and archival records..”
DIRECT OBSERVATIONAL METHOD
 Observation without Intervention
The goals of naturalistic observation are to describe
behavior as it normally occurs and to examine
relationships among variables.
Naturalistic observation helps to establish the
external validity of laboratory findings.
When ethical and moral considerations prevent
experimental control , naturalistic observation is an
important research strategy.
NATURALISTIC OBSERVATION
Direct observation of behavior in a natural setting
without any attempt by the observer to intervene is
frequently called naturalistic observation
OBSERVATION WITH INTERVENTION
Most psychological research uses observation with intervention.
The three methods of observation with intervention are participant
observation, structured observation, and the field experiment.
Whether “undisguised” or “disguised,” participant observation allows
researchers to observe behaviors and situations that are not usually
open to scientific observation.
If individuals change their behavior when they know they are being
observed (“reactivity”), their behavior may no longer be representative
of
their normal behavior.
Often used by clinical and developmental psychologists, structured
observations are set up to record behaviors that may be difficult to
observe
using naturalistic observation.
In a field experiment, researchers manipulate one or more independent
variables in a natural setting to determine the effect on behavior.
 Participant Observation
In participant observation, observers play a dual role :
They observe people’s behavior and they participate
actively in the situation they are observing
 Structured Observation
This structured-observation procedure created the context
for noting whether people are more likely to exhibit in
attentional blindness while using a cell phone. The
researchers classified pedestrians into one of four groups:
cell phone user, single walker (with no electronics),
walking singly while listening to music (e.g., using an MP3
player), or walking as a pair.
FILED EXPERIMENT
 When a researcher manipulates one or more
independent variables in a natural setting in order
to determine the effect on behavior, the procedure
is called a field experiment.
INDIRECT (UNOBTRUSIVE)
OBSERVATIONAL METHODS
An important advantage of indirect observational methods
is that they are nonreactive.
Indirect, or unobtrusive, observations can be obtained by
examining physical traces and archival records.
Physical Traces
Two categories of physical traces are “use traces” and
“products.” Use traces reflect the physical evidence of use
(or nonuse) of items and can be measured in terms of
natural or controlled use. By examining products people
own or the products produced by a culture ,researchers
test hypotheses about attitudes, preferences, and behavior
. The validity of physical trace measures is examined by
considering possible sources of bias and by seeking
converging evidence.
INDIRECT OBSERVATION ( CONTINUE)
 Archival Records
Archival records are the public and private
documents describing the
activities of individuals, groups, institutions, and
governments, and comprise running records and
records of specific, episodic events . Archival data are
used to test hypotheses as part of the multimethod
approach, to establish the external validity of
laboratory findings, and to assess the effects of
natural treatments. Potential problems associated
with archival records include selective deposit,
selective survival, and the possibility of spurious
relationships.
INDIRECT OBSERVATION ( CONTINUE)
RECORDING BEHAVIOR
The goals of observational research determine
whether researchers seek a comprehensive
description of behavior or a description of only
selected behaviors.
How the results of a study are ultimately summarized,
analyzed, and reported depends on how behavioral
observations are initially recorded.
RECORDING BEHAVIOR
Comprehensive Records of Behavior
Narrative records in the form of written descriptions
of behavior, and audio and video recordings, are
comprehensive records. Researchers classify and
organize data from narrative records to test their
hypotheses about behavior.
Narrative records should be made during or soon
after behavior is observed , and observers must be
carefully trained to record behavior according to
established criteria.
RECORDING BEHAVIOR (CONTINUE)
Selected Records of Behavior
When researchers seek to describe specific behaviors or
events, they often obtain quantitative measures of
behavior, such as the frequency or duration of its
occurrence.
Quantitative measures of behavior use one of four levels
of measurement scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, and
ratio. Rating scales, often used to measure psychological
dimensions, are frequently treated as if they are interval
scales even though they usually represent ordinal
measurement . Electronic recording devices may be used
in natural settings to record behavior, and pagers
sometimes are used to signal participants to report their
behavior (e.g., on a questionnaire).
ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONAL DATA
Researchers choose qualitative data analysis or
quantitative data analysis to summarize observational
data.
Qualitative Data Analysis
Data reduction is an important step in the analysis of
narrative records.
Researchers code behaviors according to specific
criteria, for example, by
categorizing behaviors.
Data reduction, Coding, Content Analysis
ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONAL DATA
Quantitative Data Analysis
Data are summarized using descriptive statistics
such as frequency counts, means, and standard
deviations. Inter observer reliability refers to the
extent to which independent observers agree in their
observations
Inter observer reliability is increased by providing
clear definitions about behaviors and events to be
recorded, by training observers, and by providing
feedback about the accuracy of observations .
.
QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS
High inter observer reliability increases researchers’
confidence that observations about behavior are
accurate (valid).
Inter observer reliability is assessed by calculating
percentage agreement or correlations, depending on
how the behaviors were measured and recorded.
Descriptive Statistics, Observer Reliability,
introbserver reliability, Correlation Coefficient
INflUENCE OF THE OBSERVER
 The problem of reactivity occurs when the observer
influences the behavior being observed.
 Research participants may respond to demand
characteristics in the research situation to guide
their behavior.
 Methods to control reactivity include concealing the
observer’s presence , adaptation (habituation,
desensitization), and indirect observation (physical
traces, archival records).
 Researchers must consider ethical issues when
attempting to control reactivity.
INflUENCE OF THE OBSERVER
 Reactivity :
 Howthrone effect:
 Alter Performance
 Jhon Henery:
 Alter behavior in control group
 Demand Characteristics :
 Controlling Reactivity:
OBSERVER BIAS
Observer bias occurs when researchers’ biases
determine which behaviors they choose to observe,
and when observers’ expectations about behavior
lead to systematic errors in identifying and recording
behavior.
Expectancy effects can occur when observers are
aware of hypotheses for the outcome of a study or
the outcome of previous studies.
The first step in controlling observer bias is to
recognize that it may be present.
Observer bias may be reduced by keeping observers
unaware (“blind”) of the goals and hypotheses of the
study.
OBSERVER BIAS
 Expectancy Effect
Expect a specific pattern of behavior .
 Other Biases
Subjectivity
Emotions
State of mind
 Controlling Observer Biases
Trained observer
Behavior are clearly defined
Observation

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Observation

  • 2. SAMPLING BEHAVIOR When a complete record of behavior cannot be obtained, researchers seek to obtain a representative sample of behavior. The extent to which observations may be generalized (external validity) depends on how behavior is sampled.
  • 3. TIME SAMPLING & SITUATIONAL SAMPLING Time sampling refers to researchers choosing time intervals for making observations either systematically or randomly. When researchers are interested in events that happen infrequently, they rely on event sampling to sample behavior. Situation sampling involves studying behavior in different locations and under different circumstances and conditions. Situation sampling enhances the external validity of findings. Within situations, subject sampling may be used to observe some people in the setting.
  • 4. OBSERVATIONAL METHODS Observational methods can be classified as direct observation or indirect observation. DIRECT OBSERVATIONAL METHODS Direct observational methods can be classified as “observation without intervention” or “observation with intervention INDIRECT (UNOBTRUSIVE) OBSERVATIONAL METHODS An important advantage of indirect observational methods is that they are nonreactive. Indirect, or unobtrusive, observations can be obtained by examining physical traces and archival records..”
  • 5. DIRECT OBSERVATIONAL METHOD  Observation without Intervention The goals of naturalistic observation are to describe behavior as it normally occurs and to examine relationships among variables. Naturalistic observation helps to establish the external validity of laboratory findings. When ethical and moral considerations prevent experimental control , naturalistic observation is an important research strategy.
  • 6. NATURALISTIC OBSERVATION Direct observation of behavior in a natural setting without any attempt by the observer to intervene is frequently called naturalistic observation
  • 7. OBSERVATION WITH INTERVENTION Most psychological research uses observation with intervention. The three methods of observation with intervention are participant observation, structured observation, and the field experiment. Whether “undisguised” or “disguised,” participant observation allows researchers to observe behaviors and situations that are not usually open to scientific observation. If individuals change their behavior when they know they are being observed (“reactivity”), their behavior may no longer be representative of their normal behavior. Often used by clinical and developmental psychologists, structured observations are set up to record behaviors that may be difficult to observe using naturalistic observation. In a field experiment, researchers manipulate one or more independent variables in a natural setting to determine the effect on behavior.
  • 8.  Participant Observation In participant observation, observers play a dual role : They observe people’s behavior and they participate actively in the situation they are observing  Structured Observation This structured-observation procedure created the context for noting whether people are more likely to exhibit in attentional blindness while using a cell phone. The researchers classified pedestrians into one of four groups: cell phone user, single walker (with no electronics), walking singly while listening to music (e.g., using an MP3 player), or walking as a pair.
  • 9. FILED EXPERIMENT  When a researcher manipulates one or more independent variables in a natural setting in order to determine the effect on behavior, the procedure is called a field experiment.
  • 10. INDIRECT (UNOBTRUSIVE) OBSERVATIONAL METHODS An important advantage of indirect observational methods is that they are nonreactive. Indirect, or unobtrusive, observations can be obtained by examining physical traces and archival records. Physical Traces Two categories of physical traces are “use traces” and “products.” Use traces reflect the physical evidence of use (or nonuse) of items and can be measured in terms of natural or controlled use. By examining products people own or the products produced by a culture ,researchers test hypotheses about attitudes, preferences, and behavior . The validity of physical trace measures is examined by considering possible sources of bias and by seeking converging evidence.
  • 11. INDIRECT OBSERVATION ( CONTINUE)  Archival Records Archival records are the public and private documents describing the activities of individuals, groups, institutions, and governments, and comprise running records and records of specific, episodic events . Archival data are used to test hypotheses as part of the multimethod approach, to establish the external validity of laboratory findings, and to assess the effects of natural treatments. Potential problems associated with archival records include selective deposit, selective survival, and the possibility of spurious relationships.
  • 12. INDIRECT OBSERVATION ( CONTINUE) RECORDING BEHAVIOR The goals of observational research determine whether researchers seek a comprehensive description of behavior or a description of only selected behaviors. How the results of a study are ultimately summarized, analyzed, and reported depends on how behavioral observations are initially recorded.
  • 13. RECORDING BEHAVIOR Comprehensive Records of Behavior Narrative records in the form of written descriptions of behavior, and audio and video recordings, are comprehensive records. Researchers classify and organize data from narrative records to test their hypotheses about behavior. Narrative records should be made during or soon after behavior is observed , and observers must be carefully trained to record behavior according to established criteria.
  • 14. RECORDING BEHAVIOR (CONTINUE) Selected Records of Behavior When researchers seek to describe specific behaviors or events, they often obtain quantitative measures of behavior, such as the frequency or duration of its occurrence. Quantitative measures of behavior use one of four levels of measurement scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Rating scales, often used to measure psychological dimensions, are frequently treated as if they are interval scales even though they usually represent ordinal measurement . Electronic recording devices may be used in natural settings to record behavior, and pagers sometimes are used to signal participants to report their behavior (e.g., on a questionnaire).
  • 15. ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONAL DATA Researchers choose qualitative data analysis or quantitative data analysis to summarize observational data. Qualitative Data Analysis Data reduction is an important step in the analysis of narrative records. Researchers code behaviors according to specific criteria, for example, by categorizing behaviors. Data reduction, Coding, Content Analysis
  • 16. ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONAL DATA Quantitative Data Analysis Data are summarized using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, means, and standard deviations. Inter observer reliability refers to the extent to which independent observers agree in their observations Inter observer reliability is increased by providing clear definitions about behaviors and events to be recorded, by training observers, and by providing feedback about the accuracy of observations . .
  • 17. QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS High inter observer reliability increases researchers’ confidence that observations about behavior are accurate (valid). Inter observer reliability is assessed by calculating percentage agreement or correlations, depending on how the behaviors were measured and recorded. Descriptive Statistics, Observer Reliability, introbserver reliability, Correlation Coefficient
  • 18. INflUENCE OF THE OBSERVER  The problem of reactivity occurs when the observer influences the behavior being observed.  Research participants may respond to demand characteristics in the research situation to guide their behavior.  Methods to control reactivity include concealing the observer’s presence , adaptation (habituation, desensitization), and indirect observation (physical traces, archival records).  Researchers must consider ethical issues when attempting to control reactivity.
  • 19. INflUENCE OF THE OBSERVER  Reactivity :  Howthrone effect:  Alter Performance  Jhon Henery:  Alter behavior in control group  Demand Characteristics :  Controlling Reactivity:
  • 20. OBSERVER BIAS Observer bias occurs when researchers’ biases determine which behaviors they choose to observe, and when observers’ expectations about behavior lead to systematic errors in identifying and recording behavior. Expectancy effects can occur when observers are aware of hypotheses for the outcome of a study or the outcome of previous studies. The first step in controlling observer bias is to recognize that it may be present. Observer bias may be reduced by keeping observers unaware (“blind”) of the goals and hypotheses of the study.
  • 21. OBSERVER BIAS  Expectancy Effect Expect a specific pattern of behavior .  Other Biases Subjectivity Emotions State of mind  Controlling Observer Biases Trained observer Behavior are clearly defined