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Systematic Observation Dan Definisi Operasional
Systematic Observation Dan Definisi Operasional
observation
Choosing the behavior
Operational definition of behavior
Measurement of behavior
We will learn
Definition of systematic observation
Steps in conducting a systematic observation
Examples
Which one is systematic observation?
Freud observes his patient while the patient tell
their stories
A psychologist observes his suspected autism
client using Child Autism Rating Scale
Did you remember “Marshmallow
experiment”? Is it?
What are the differences between naturalistic
observation and systematic observation?
DEFINITION OF SYSTEMATIC
OBSERVATION
Systematic Observation
Scientific observation is made under precisely
defined conditions, in a systematic and objective
manner, and with careful record keeping.
Types of sampling:
Time sampling: choosing various time
intervals for making observations either
systematically or random.
Event sampling: for infrequent/rare events;
events that occur unpredictably
Situation sampling: observing behavior in
different locations and under different
circumstances and conditions
Sampling behavior:
Time sampling
Time sampling:
seeking representative sample by choosing
various time intervals.
Definition of “reaction” ?
Eye contact?
Making conversation?
Helping behavior?
Avoiding/approaching?
Etc.
Measurement of behavior
Measurement scales:
1. Nominal scale: categorizing an event into one
of a number of discrete categories.
Example: skin color brown, white, yellow, etc.
prosocial behavior
aggression