Quiz H GRADE A Q&A
Each form of observation carries advantages and disadvantages. Below you will find
forms of observation and their associated advantages. Match each form (and
associated advantage) on the left with its counterpart (and associated advantage) on
the right. - (correct answer)In situ observation allows the researcher to observe
participants in the actual situation of interest.- Correct A.
Use of an invented situation allows the researcher to eliminate or reduce the impact of
extraneous variables.
In-person observation allows the researcher to see the entire scene and document all
elements of the situation.- Correct B.
Remote observation minimizes the impact of the researcher on the situation., even
though the participants know they are under observation.
Overt observation allows the researcher to engage with the participant, possibly probing
to understand thoughts and motivations driving actions.- Correct C.
Covert observation minimizes the influence of the researcher, resulting in the capture of
more natural behaviors in the context of interest.
Direct measurement, observing the actual behavior, increases confidence in assertions
about behavioral drivers.
-Correct D.
Indirect measurement, observing the effects of behavior, increases confidence that the
behaviors came about naturally (and not as a result of observation and measurement).
________ involve situations in which participants are placed in simulated activities in
the hopes that they will divulge things about themselves that they might not reveal
under direct questioning. - (correct answer)Projective techniques
A motion-sensitive camera might be placed in people's kitchens to observe the behavior
of family members as they inspect the contents of their refrigerator, prepare breakfast,
Each form of observation carries advantages and disadvantages. Below you will find
forms of observation and their associated advantages. Match each form (and
associated advantage) on the left with its counterpart (and associated advantage) on
the right. - (correct answer)In situ observation allows the researcher to observe
participants in the actual situation of interest.- Correct A.
Use of an invented situation allows the researcher to eliminate or reduce the impact of
extraneous variables.
In-person observation allows the researcher to see the entire scene and document all
elements of the situation.- Correct B.
Remote observation minimizes the impact of the researcher on the situation., even
though the participants know they are under observation.
Overt observation allows the researcher to engage with the participant, possibly probing
to understand thoughts and motivations driving actions.- Correct C.
Covert observation minimizes the influence of the researcher, resulting in the capture of
more natural behaviors in the context of interest.
Direct measurement, observing the actual behavior, increases confidence in assertions
about behavioral drivers.
-Correct D.
Indirect measurement, observing the effects of behavior, increases confidence that the
behaviors came about naturally (and not as a result of observation and measurement).
________ involve situations in which participants are placed in simulated activities in
the hopes that they will divulge things about themselves that they might not reveal
under direct questioning. - (correct answer)Projective techniques
A motion-sensitive camera might be placed in people's kitchens to observe the behavior
of family members as they inspect the contents of their refrigerator, prepare breakfast,
