lists of specific traits or behaviors arranged in logical order Check lists are especially useful for types of behavior or traits than can be easily and clearly specified Information from anecdotal and running records can be transferred to checklists to make interpretation easier Advantages 1. They are easy and quick to use; 2. Little training required; 3. They can be used in the presence of the child or recorded later; 4. Helps to focus observations on many behaviors at once; 5. Can be used
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Psychology Project I Systematic Observation Systematic observation is an assessment strategy used to document behavior‚ activities‚ knowledge or skills of a sample space (here‚ a group of people) over a period of time‚ rather than assessing the sample space at the same time. The rationale for our observations is to interpret the reading interests of males and females by the magazines they choose to buy. From the observations it can be hypothesized that what the sample space prefers to
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Observation Analysis Molley Green MTE 506 September 29th‚ 2012 Shawn Wells Observation Analysis Observing a classroom has a certain metaphysical edge. Merely by your presence and watching‚ you cannot help but feel that you are somehow changing or influencing the class and the students that make it up. My observations took place in two settings‚ the first and my primary observation source
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They said that they had to speak with me concerning the “Zoo gate” matter‚ the tone in their voice was serious. My father explained to me that he and my mother thought Harambe ought to be left alone. My neighborhood was split in two in terms of support for Harambe‚ my area was pro Harambe‚ but the East side was
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St. Louis‚ MO 63124 October 18‚ 2013 Mr. Jeffrey P. Bonner Ph.D. One Government Dr. St. Louis‚ MO 23110 Dear Dr. Bonner‚ The St. Louis Zoo needs the tallest animal in the world‚ which is the Reticulated Giraffe! This giraffe is also known as the “Somali Giraffe” and is always represented at famous zoos. The Reticulated Giraffe should be included in the new zoo because of their inexpensive diet‚ their fascinating appearance‚ and their attractive yet native habitats. The Reticulated Giraffe has
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Naturalistic observation Definition • It refers to collecting data without interfering with the ongoing behavior. • Observation relies on information available to the senses i.e. sight‚ hearing‚ touch etc. • participants are carefully observed in their natural setting without interference by the researchers. Examples: (a) an anthropologist unnoticeably observing wild gorillas. (b) a researcher sitting in a fast food restaurant and observing the eating habits of men vs. women. Naturalistic observation
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Coaching Observation 1 The average football fan may assume that football is an attractive‚ prestigious‚ and glorifying sport when seen on television. Little does the average fan know the mental toughness‚ criticism‚ and commitment it takes to play on Saturdays. Every year college football programs pride themselves on their recruiting classes of twenty or more high school athletes. Four years later‚ the same class of twenty highly touted high school athletes will usually be cut down to five
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the space program and pursue explorations to other planets? Animals Should we keep wild animals in zoos? • Zoos are internment camps for animals and should be shut down. • Zoos help educate people and are important for the conservation of animals. Should people be allowed to keep pit bulls as pets? Should the state execute dogs that have bitten someone? Should medical or other scientific testing be permitted on animals? Sports
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Zoos are Good Did you know that the London Zoo is run by the Zoological Society of London which is a charity devoted to conserving wild animals and where they live? There are many different viewpoints to whether or not zoos should exist‚ mostly because of the animal’s well being‚ but in this argument the pros outweigh the cons. Many people argue that zoos are very beneficial to society and that they should not close their doors. There are countless opinions as to why people are opposed to zoos. Firstly
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The zoo is packed with children‚ running everywhere. They laugh and smile as they watch the animals at the zoo sleep. What these children do not realize is that these animals are dying on the inside. Animals that live at the zoo are extremely depressed. These animals can suffer severe psychological disorders from being out of their natural environment. But others argue that keeping these animals in captivity will help keep endangered species alive. However‚ the disadvantages of keeping animals in
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