observational rsearch

observational research purpose

• aimed at capturing authentic, real world behavior and feelings

• uses multiple measurement methods to imporve accuracy

• combines self report and direct observation for stronger data

experimental prodecure

• informed consent and questionnaire

debrief

• explain the true purpose and use of deception

• offer support if participants are in distress aka refer to counseling

data analysis

• correlation analysis

  • plot questionnaires scores vs. observational scores

  • look for a relationship between how people say they feel and how their environment reflects it

  • result: positive correlation found- higher reported

addictional observational applications

• online profiles can infer personality traits

handwriting study

• teen handwriting and surveys used to detect risk for psychosis

• high risk individuals showed less smooth pen movements

• suggets handwriting may become a diagnoses tool for mental health