A01

• What is a key influence on observation design?

  How the researcher intends to record data
• What is an unstructured observation?

  Writing down everything the researcher sees
• When is an unstructured observation appropriate?

  When observations are small in scale
• How does structured observation differ from unstructured observation?

  Structured observation simplifies target behaviors
• What is the purpose of behavioral categories?

  To simplify target behaviors for observation
• What must target behaviors be in behavioral categories?

  Observable and measurable
• How might 'affection' be operationalized in observations?

  By defining it as hugging, kissing, etc.
• Why should behaviors in a checklist be observable?

  To ensure reliability in interpretation
• What is continuous recording in unstructured observations?

  Recording all instances of target behavior
• What is event sampling?

  Counting occurrences of a specific behavior
• How would you use event sampling at a football match?

  Count dissent occurrences with the referee
• What is time sampling?

  Recording behavior within a set time frame
• How might time sampling be used in a football match?

  Record a player's actions every 30 seconds
• How does structured observation help manage complex behaviors?

  By using systematic sampling methods