Topic 2 Post 1
Prompt: What are the advantages of a naturalistic observation over a
controlled experiment? Which would you prefer to perform and why?
Hello class and professor,
A naturalistic observation is similar to the action expected in a field study or a
simulation. It occurs when the researcher either goes out into the field or
makes as natural or real-world as possible setting and leaves the participants
to their own devices while observing how the interactions work together
(Gravetter & Forzano, 2019). Some advantages include the increased
probability of accuracy for finding out if a variable occurs because of a
specific other variable and that a natural observation can lead to noticing
things that may not be noticed in a controlled experiment (Gravetter &
Forzano, 2019). While both naturalistic observation and controlled
experiments have advantages and disadvantages, I think I rather perform
naturalistic observations. I think because of them being more accurate plus
the possibility of learning something that is unexpected from the observation
makes it more appealing to me. I also think that a naturalistic observation
can help a behavioral health professional truly see and understand how
events affect different people differently because they are watching it
happen and seeing the direct outcome of an event happen.
Source:
Gravetter, F.J. & Forzano, L.-A.B. (2019) Research Methods for the Behavioral
Sciences, 6th Edition.
Topic 2 Post 2
Prompt: Why are prisoners, children and the elderly provided special
protections in research? What other groups should be on the list?
Hello class and professor,
These three categories count as part of the vulnerable population.
Prisoners, children, and the elderly have a history of being exploited in
research in the past (Shivayogi, 2013). I feel like it is slightly crazy that
these groups have been exploited in the past, especially the children
Prompt: What are the advantages of a naturalistic observation over a
controlled experiment? Which would you prefer to perform and why?
Hello class and professor,
A naturalistic observation is similar to the action expected in a field study or a
simulation. It occurs when the researcher either goes out into the field or
makes as natural or real-world as possible setting and leaves the participants
to their own devices while observing how the interactions work together
(Gravetter & Forzano, 2019). Some advantages include the increased
probability of accuracy for finding out if a variable occurs because of a
specific other variable and that a natural observation can lead to noticing
things that may not be noticed in a controlled experiment (Gravetter &
Forzano, 2019). While both naturalistic observation and controlled
experiments have advantages and disadvantages, I think I rather perform
naturalistic observations. I think because of them being more accurate plus
the possibility of learning something that is unexpected from the observation
makes it more appealing to me. I also think that a naturalistic observation
can help a behavioral health professional truly see and understand how
events affect different people differently because they are watching it
happen and seeing the direct outcome of an event happen.
Source:
Gravetter, F.J. & Forzano, L.-A.B. (2019) Research Methods for the Behavioral
Sciences, 6th Edition.
Topic 2 Post 2
Prompt: Why are prisoners, children and the elderly provided special
protections in research? What other groups should be on the list?
Hello class and professor,
These three categories count as part of the vulnerable population.
Prisoners, children, and the elderly have a history of being exploited in
research in the past (Shivayogi, 2013). I feel like it is slightly crazy that
these groups have been exploited in the past, especially the children
