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Teaching Observational Methods: Time Sampling, Event Sampling, and Trait Rating Techniques.
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Zeren, Andrea S.; Makosky, Vivian Parker – Teaching of Psychology, 1986
Presents an in-class activity which uses videotaped television shows to teach time sampling, event sampling, and trait rating techniques. Students responded favorably to this activity, and many reported that it increased their understanding of the different observation techniques. (Author/JDH)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Interrater Reliability
FACES in the Lab and Faces in the Crowd: Integrating Microcomputers into the Psychology Course.
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Peden, Blaine F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1986
Describes an exercise that teaches students about methodological issues concerned with making reliable observations of behavior. Students learned Eckman's (1972) Facial Affect Scoring Technique from a microcomputer program and then applied it in real life. This exercise generated much discussion about research methods, built observational skills,…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement