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Look at some of the disadvantages of interviews below.

Discuss: What are some of the advantages of observing someone rather than interviewing them?

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Craig wants to observe the work habits and work environment of airline staff.

A. Structured Observation. This choice is advisable because Craig is interested in specific aspects of work habits and the work environment, and structured observation allows for focused data collection using checklists.

B. Overt Observation. Craig should conduct overt observation since he's observing a workplace environment. We think it is ethical and practical.

C. Active Role. Having an active role is recommended as it allows Craig to interact with airline staff, ask questions, and participate in their work environment.

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In each situation below, decide which choices to make. Give reasons for each choice:

A.Should the observation be structured or unstructured?

B.Should the observation be overt or covert?

C.Should the researcher have an active or passive role in the observation?

Example: Observing children’s reactions to peer pressure after losing a computer game = structured, semi-overt, passive (children know they’re being observed, but not the reason why).

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An operational definition defines what needs to be observed.

An indicator represents something that cannot be directly observed.

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1.covert/strutured observations/active.

2.covert/unstructured observations/passive

3.overt/unstructured observations/passive

4.covert/strutured observations/passive

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Amy wants to compare interactions between

grandmothers and mothers to those between mothers

and children. 1 This situation should be use unstructured observation because the researchers need to get involve into the research.