Observations Linda Marie Lundy PSY/230 January 18‚ 2013 Chris Allen Shreve Observations The scientific process consists of three steps‚ unsystematic observation‚ building theories‚ and evaluating theories. The first step is unsystematic observation which is when you take something‚ whatever it might be that you want to have a better understanding about and use your senses (look‚ listen‚ feel‚ smell‚ and taste). The second step is building theories‚ this means that all the information that
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9:22am-10:36am (Thursday) Observers: Michelle Obasa and Darielyn Remperas Type of Development Observe: Physical (Fine motor skills) OBSERVATION NOTES & COMMENTS | The teacher started the class by introducing a set of finger plays to the students. The teacher delivered it consecutively while on the other hand‚ Gabriel seemed no energy in getting involved compared to other
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Observation Report Form Observer’s Name: _Stacy Trokey______________________ DATE: _2/27/15_______________ Time: __9:00______________ Child’s Name: _Alex___________________ Child’s Age: _48 months_____ Age Group or Class Observed: ___3-5 years_______________________________ Teacher(s): ___________________________________________________________ Observation Focus: _Routines and Transitions_______________________________ I. Setting: The observation is being completed within the classroom
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During an unsystematic observation we evaluate the hypothesis based on the observations that we have. When we observe tings we have to be careful and know what we see without hypothesizing about it. We all use unsystematic observation‚ every day in our lives. We may not be aware of this process‚ but it is utilized on an ongoing basis. We will use it when we meet new people because we observe to see if we can tell where they come from their age and some may observe even further than that. My feelings
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PARTICIPANT OBSERVATIONS Definitions The word participant observation was derived from the word participate and observe‚ which means the researcher using participant observation will participate and observe at the same time of the group being studied‚ in which it was historically associated with ethnography. Participant Observation was created during late 19th century as an ethnographic field method for the study of small‚ homogeneous cultures (Tedlock‚ 2009‚ in Denzin and Lincoln‚ 2009). It is
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Participant observation is a form of observational research method where the researcher takes part in the event or the everyday life of the group while observing it. Participant observation is classified into two types‚ covert – where the group is unaware that they are being observed by a researcher as he assumes a false identity and overt observation is where the researcher reveals his true identity and purpose to the group being studied‚ therefore making them aware that they are being observed
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methods involve observation‚ however‚ participant observations is defined by when the researcher themselves participates in the activities of those he or she is observing and studying. Hughes (1976)‚ describes participant observation as‚ ’ When the researcher becomes part of a daily round‚ learning languages and meanings‚ rules of impersonal‚ relations... and in short‚ living the life of the people under study.’ 1 Participant observations come in two forms‚ overt participant observations‚ in which‚ the
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Observe‚ Observing‚ Observed‚ Observation QUESTIONS Activity 1 1) What was the “hardest to hear” sound that you recorded? (Which sound was the “softest” or “most faint” that you could still discern?) The hardest sound to hear was a siren in the distance. The most faint was kids playing‚ while the softest was the buzz of the air conditioner unit working. 2) What sounds had the highest pitch? (Say‚ a light breeze. That’s only one example) The highest pitch sound was from a motorcycle
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In order to perform a naturalistic observation‚ I went to the University of Arizona’s food court in the Student Union to observe a convenient sample of people. On September 18‚ 2011 at approximately 7:15 pm. I observed 23 people for 15 minutes. There were 16 males and 7 females present during that time period. Without intruding‚ I watched as these people ate‚ socialized‚ and passed through the food court‚ but I paid particular attention to one target behavior: frequency of phone usage.
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During my observations‚ I had the opportunity to interview the director of the facility. We discussed risk and injury prevention practices within the classroom‚ how prevention is managed‚ how it is approved‚ and lastly‚ if there are any modifications being made in the environment in relation to the children’s needs and developmental levels. The director told me all the employees meet once a month to discuss solutions. She mentioned that there are fire drills every thirty days. The director said she
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