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unit_7_learning_activity_template_2.docxPS300: Research Methods I – Unit 7 Learning Activity
Please fill in the following information about your observation using the table below.
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2. Hypothesis |
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3. Observation Data
The template is a grid where the researcher makes tally marks to indicate how many of the behaviors are seen at the five-minute mark. Keep in mind that you cannot interpret how people are feeling or know what they are thinking, so stick to observable behaviors.
For each 5 minute observation period, you are observing the same three behaviors!!
Coding Sheet
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List of expected behaviors (Use the same three behaviors for each 5 minute observation period.) |
Occurrences of behavior (tally marks) |
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15 min. |
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On the next page you will write your observations of the behaviors you observe.
Observations
In this area, write your observations that correspond to each of the time marks above.
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Observations |
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4. Write a summary of how you interpret the data and if it confirms or disconfirms your hypothesis.
