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Why is event sampling more useful than time sampling in certain scenarios?
Why is event sampling more useful than time sampling in certain scenarios?
- Events occur infrequently or unpredictably (correct)
- Time sampling leads to more accurate generalization
- Time sampling misses the event in the short time period of observation
- Event sampling provides more control over the environment
What distinguishes observational research from experimental design?
What distinguishes observational research from experimental design?
- Observational research uses random time intervals
- Experimental design involves time sampling
- Experimental design is less structured
- Observational research has varying control over the environment (correct)
What is the purpose of time sampling in observational research?
What is the purpose of time sampling in observational research?
- To control the environment in which the observation takes place
- To generalize across all times of observation
- To describe a subject's behavior
- To acquire representative samples by observing subjects at different time intervals (correct)
In time sampling, what does systematic time sampling generalize to?
In time sampling, what does systematic time sampling generalize to?
What is a disadvantage of time sampling in observational research?
What is a disadvantage of time sampling in observational research?
Study Notes
Observational Research
- Event sampling is more useful than time sampling in certain scenarios because it focuses on specific behaviors or events, providing more in-depth information.
- Observational research differs from experimental design in that it involves observing and recording phenomena without manipulating or controlling variables.
Time Sampling
- The purpose of time sampling in observational research is to quantify the frequency or duration of specific behaviors or events.
- Systematic time sampling generalizes to the entire population or setting, allowing researchers to make inferences about the phenomenon being studied.
- A disadvantage of time sampling is that it may not capture the entire range of behaviors or events, potentially leading to biased or incomplete data.
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Test your knowledge of observational methods in psychological research with this quiz. Explore the key concepts and techniques involved in observing and describing behaviors, as well as the level of control researchers can exert over the observation environment. Ideal for psychology students and anyone interested in research methods.
