Evaluate a Possible Observation Scenario
In approach to this scenario, prepare a brief paper that evaluates the following:
Explain how you might design the “home” setting. What considerations would you make in developing the environment? Be sure to explain and support your answer.
Determine if this is a natural or contrived research setting. Be sure to explain and support your answer.
Determine how you might operationalize observations. Be sure to explain and support your answer. *Hint: Refer to behavioral categories and ways in which observations may be quantified.
Explain how you might design the setting to facilitate unobtrusive observations.
Interpret how observations could potentially be intrusive in this study. Explain the role intrusiveness would have on the setting and potential results.
Support your assignment with at least one scholarly resource. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.
Part 1
Length: 2 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA 7 standards.
Part 2
Reflection
Instructions
For this week’s reflection, consider the following points:
Explain the research situations that may require you to use naturalistic observation (be sure to give examples/be specific).
Examine the limitations and benefits learned about this method and its use.
Analyze any ethical considerations with implementing this method
Reflect on your experience with this week’s scenario activity and case example.
Include any questions you may have for your professor.
Length: 1 pages, not including the title page (and resource page if applicable)
