2. “Observation method is a technique in
which the behaviour of research
subjects is watched and recorded
without any direct contact.”
3. It is the main method of Psychology and serves as
the basis of any scientific enquiry.
Primary material of any study can be collected by
this method.
Observational method of research concerns the
planned watching, recording and analysis of
observed method.
This method requires careful preparation and
proper training for the observer.
Nishigandha Berde
6. Observational learning leads to a change in an individual's behaviour
along three dimensions:
An individuals thinks about a situation in a different way and may
have incentive to react on it.
The change is a result of a person's direct experiences as opposed
to being in-born.
For the most part, the change an individual has made is permanent.
Delzeen Sethna
7. How to record your observations:
Notes
Video recorder or tape recorder
THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN OBSERVING
Physical location
Language and behaviour
The order and the setting
Exterior physical signs
Expressive body movements
Prachi Paranjpe
9. • Particularly good for observing specific subjects.
• Provides ecologically valid recordings of natural behavior.
• Spontaneous behaviors are more likely to happen.
• Allows control of extraneous variables.
• Gives a broad view of situation .
• Gives an insider view.
• Reliability of results can be tested by repeating the study.
• Provides a safe environment.
Yudhan Cheulkar
10.
The inability to observe certain things.
Time consuming.
Questionnaires (surveys) are substitutes for the method.
Expensive.
The observer or the investigator can be bias to his subject, thus
undermining the reliability and hence it also hampers the validity of
the data gathered.
Inconvenient.
Percy Karat
12. Failure
When a student fails in an exam, his reaction can be
observed as
1. Angry, depressed, bitter feelings towards the
professor, revengeful, jealous, inferior etc.
2.
careless, happy go lucky etc.
Gururaj Wadke
