Outline The Overt Observational Method (3)
1. Outline the overt observational method (3)
The overt observational method is an observation in which participants are aware they are being observed. However, they may not be completely sure on the reason
2. Outline one strength and one weakness of using a controlled observation (4)
In controlled observations extraneous variable are easier to control. One weakness is demand characteristics, which can change the outcome of an experiment because participants will often change their behavior to conform to the experimenters expectations.
3. Jaspreet has just started a new job as a nanny for a family with two children aged six months and two years. She has asked you to explain what behaviour the children may show. Explain what behaviour
The overt observational method is an observation in which participants are aware they are being observed. However, they may not be completely sure on the reason
2. Outline one strength and one weakness of using a controlled observation (4)
In controlled observations extraneous variable are easier to control. One weakness is demand characteristics, which can change the outcome of an experiment because participants will often change their behavior to conform to the experimenters expectations.
3. Jaspreet has just started a new job as a nanny for a family with two children aged six months and two years. She has asked you to explain what behaviour the children may show. Explain what behaviour