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Observation Method EDU02

The document discusses the observation method in psychology, highlighting its importance as a basic data collection technique. It outlines various types of observation, including direct vs indirect, natural vs artificial, participatory vs non-participatory, and controlled vs uncontrolled. The document also lists the merits and demerits of the observation method, emphasizing its adaptability and potential biases.

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Observation Method EDU02

The document discusses the observation method in psychology, highlighting its importance as a basic data collection technique. It outlines various types of observation, including direct vs indirect, natural vs artificial, participatory vs non-participatory, and controlled vs uncontrolled. The document also lists the merits and demerits of the observation method, emphasizing its adaptability and potential biases.

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EDU 02: DEVELPMENTAL

PERSPECTIVE OF THE LEARNER


SEMINAR

Prepared by :
Naeema Binth Vahab
Jubi Das
OBSERVATIO
N
INTRODUCTION

 With the development of Psychology as an


objective science of behaviour,the method of
introspection was replaced by careful observation
of human and animal behaviour to collect data.
WHAT IS OBSERVATION METHOD?

# It is one of the
important basic method
of collecting data.

#Literally means
"looking outside oneself.

#Infer the mental process


of others through
observation of their
TYPES OF OBSERVATION

 Direct vs indirect observation

 Natural vs artificial observation

 Participatory vs non participatory observation

 Controlled vs uncontrolled observation.


DIRECT VS INDIRECT OBSERVATION
# When the investigator
directly observes the subject.

# when the investigator


deputes someone to do the
observation on his behalf .

eg:-teacher observation for


herself.
:-teacher observing for
making report to official use.
NATURAL VS ARTIFICIAL OBSERVATION
# Observing in natural
setting.
# Observing by creating
an atmosphere.

eg:-teacher observing
students in the classroom.
:-psychologists
observing patients by
creating conditions
artificially.
PARTICIPATORY VS NON PARTICIPATORY
OBSERVATION
# Observer becomes
the part of the group .
# Observer not
participating in the
activity.
eg:-teacher observing
by playing with the
students.
:-teacher observing
without participating in
the game.
CONTROLLED VS UNCONTROLLED
OBSERVATION
# Observation made
under controlled
conditions.
# Observation done in
natural setting as they
occur spontaneously.
eg:- Observing students
through CCTV.
:- Observing
students at play
MERITS AND DEMERITS
 MERITS  DEMERITS
 Can be used with  Greater scope for
children of all ages. personal prejudices and
bias.
 Does not require any
special tool.  May not be accurate.
 Adaptable to both  Reveals overt behaviour
individual and groups. only.
THANK YOU

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