Naturalistic observation (Multiple Choice)

naturalistic observation
 
  a. a method of observing and recording behavior that is highly structured and controlled
  b. a conclusion based on directly observable data, premises, or evidence, but is not itself directly observable
  c. a characteristic of observation and recording methods that determines how many behaviors are targeted for observing and recording
  d. carefully defining the target behavior
  e. a method of observing and recording behavior that is less structured, suitable for immediate use by teachers and others who can use the method for day-to-day program operation and interactions with children
  f. another name for informal observation

Question 2

inference
 
  a. a method of observing and recording behavior that is highly structured and controlled
  b. a conclusion based on directly observable data, premises, or evidence, but is not itself directly observable
  c. a characteristic of observation and recording methods that determines how many behaviors are targeted for observing and recording
  d. carefully defining the target behavior
  e. a method of observing and recording behavior that is less structured, suitable for immediate use by teachers and others who can use the method for day-to-day program operation and interactions with children
  f. another name for informal observation

Question 3

degree of selectivity
 
  a. a method of observing and recording behavior that is highly structured and controlled
  b. a conclusion based on directly observable data, premises, or evidence, but is not itself directly observable
  c. a characteristic of observation and recording methods that determines how many behaviors are targeted for observing and recording
  d. carefully defining the target behavior
  e. a method of observing and recording behavior that is less structured, suitable for immediate use by teachers and others who can use the method for day-to-day program operation and interactions with children
  f. another name for informal observation

Question 4

formal observation method
 
  a. a method of observing and recording behavior that is highly structured and controlled
  b. a conclusion based on directly observable data, premises, or evidence, but is not itself directly observable
  c. a characteristic of observation and recording methods that determines how many behaviors are targeted for observing and recording
  d. carefully defining the target behavior
  e. a method of observing and recording behavior that is less structured, suitable for immediate use by teachers and others who can use the method for day-to-day program operation and interactions with children
  f. another name for informal observation

Question 5

methods
 
  a. a set of instructions that specifies what one must do to accomplish some task
  b. the physical environment in which an observation takes place
  c. a position within a social group or organization
  d. recurring behaviors and behavior patterns that are associated with specific statuses
  e. the social and psychological characteristics and conditions that exist in a particular setting
  f. a term that combines setting and situation to include all aspects of an environmenttime, space, circumstances, other people, and physical and psychological conditions

Question 6

context
 
  a. a set of instructions that specifies what one must do to accomplish some task
  b. the physical environment in which an observation takes place
  c. a position within a social group or organization
  d. recurring behaviors and behavior patterns that are associated with specific statuses
  e. the social and psychological characteristics and conditions that exist in a particular setting
  f. a term that combines setting and situation to include all aspects of an environmenttime, space, circumstances, other people, and physical and psychological conditions

Question 7

setting
 
  a. a set of instructions that specifies what one must do to accomplish some task
  b. the physical environment in which an observation takes place
  c. a position within a social group or organization
  d. recurring behaviors and behavior patterns that are associated with specific statuses
  e. the social and psychological characteristics and conditions that exist in a particular setting
  f. a term that combines setting and situation to include all aspects of an environmenttime, space, circumstances, other people, and physical and psychological conditions