Courseware for observational research (COR): A new approach to teaching naturalistic observation

Dawn G. Blasko; Victoria A. Kazmerski; Eric W. Corty; Carl A. Kallgren

doi:10.3758/BF03200646

Courseware for observational research (COR): A new approach to teaching naturalistic observation

Dawn G. Blasko, Victoria A. Kazmerski, Eric W. Corty, Carl A. Kallgren

School of Humanities & Social Sciences (Behrend)

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Naturalistic observation is one of the most basic and widely used techniques of scientific research, yet it often receives only a cursory treatment in the research methods course. In this paper, we describe a new interactive multimedia software program that teaches interval, frequency, and duration coding with the use of brief digitized video clips and model check sheets. The program teaches basic observational techniques by leading students through the stages of developing a behavioral coding scheme, collecting data, establishing interrater reliability, and analyzing with chi square. It also has a laboratory component that allows students to practice their skills.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	217-222
Number of pages	6
Journal	Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03200646
State	Published - 1998

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Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Psychology (miscellaneous)
General Psychology

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