Describe the differences between direct observations and controlled observations. Be sure to give at least one example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Direct observation can be used as an indicator of some concepts; direct observation is often the method chosen in order to measure behavior in natural settings and avoids the problems of poor recall and self-serving distortions that can occur with surveys; Albert Reiss studied police–citizen interactions; controlled observations is typically used to measure reaction times; Correll et al. (2002) used controlled observations to study individuals who play video games.
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