A03

• What is the main difference between structured and unstructured observations?

  Structured observations use behavioral categories
• Why do structured observations make data recording easier?

  They use behavioral categories for systematic recording
• What type of data is likely produced by structured observations?

  Numerical data
• What is a disadvantage of unstructured observations?

  They may produce difficult-to-analyze qualitative data
• How do unstructured observations provide richness in data?

  They collect more detailed qualitative information
• What is a risk associated with unstructured observations?

  Greater risk of observer bias
• What should behavioral categories be in structured observations?

  Clear and unambiguous
• Why must behavioral categories be observable and measurable?

  To avoid requiring further interpretation
• What should researchers avoid in their behavioral categories?

  A 'dustbin category' for mixed behaviors
• Why should categories be exclusive and not overlap?

  To ensure clear distinctions between behaviors
• What is event sampling useful for?

  When target behavior occurs infrequently
• What is a potential drawback of event sampling?

  Important details may be overlooked
• What is the advantage of time sampling?

  Reduces the number of observations needed
• What is a disadvantage of time sampling?

  Behavior sampled may be unrepresentative