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The document describes an experiment to study the effect of suggestion on the accuracy of observation reports. Participants observed a picture for 60 seconds and then answered 10 non-suggestive and 10 suggestive questions. The non-suggestive questions were either simple (one-two words) or detailed (requiring close observation). The suggestive questions contained misleading information. The results showed that accuracy was highest for non-suggestive simple questions and lowest for suggestive detailed questions, supporting the hypothesis. The conclusion was that the results either supported or contradicted the hypothesis depending on the actual results obtained.

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Observation

The document describes an experiment to study the effect of suggestion on the accuracy of observation reports. Participants observed a picture for 60 seconds and then answered 10 non-suggestive and 10 suggestive questions. The non-suggestive questions were either simple (one-two words) or detailed (requiring close observation). The suggestive questions contained misleading information. The results showed that accuracy was highest for non-suggestive simple questions and lowest for suggestive detailed questions, supporting the hypothesis. The conclusion was that the results either supported or contradicted the hypothesis depending on the actual results obtained.

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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BANGALORE SOUTH

DIRECTED OBSERVATION

EXPERIMENT NO-1

Introduction:

Observation is an art which helps us to have knowledge of the environment. This Knowledge is very
essential to deal with an environment effectively and efficiently.
Observation and its accuracy are influenced by subjective and objective factors such as complexity of an
environment, age, gender, attitude, physical and mental conditions at the time of observation.
Observation differs from individual to individual and time to time. Observation is of two types:
a) Naturalistic/controlled observation
b) Participant /non-participant observation.
a) Naturalistic observation: It is a study of behaviour as it occurs in a natural setting. Observation means
“looking at”. It is viewing with a purpose in an accurate manner. Scientific observation seeks detailed
answers to all the questions.
Controlled observation: Observation is done by controlling the variables to obtain the results.

b) Participant Observation: An observation is called participant observation when observer involves


herself/himself in the activities. In a non-participant observation, he/she is likely to maintain the
objective but may miss out many details.
AIM: To study the effect of suggestion on the accuracy of report pertaining to simple and detailed
material of observation.
Hypothesis: Accuracy is higher for simple questions & least for suggestive questions
Materials required:
1. A picture with many details mounted on a cardboard with a flap.
2.10 non-suggestive & 10 suggestive questions.
3. Key answers
4. Stop clock
Procedure:
1.The subject seated comfortably before a table on which the picture is placed.
2. The subject is instructed to be ready to observe the picture with a signal “start”.
3. Expose the picture and start the stop clock.
4. The picture is observed for 60 seconds until “stop” is said.
5. Present the list of questions and obtain the responses for each question. Find out the number of
correct answers with the help of answer key.

INSTRUCTION:

“With the signal start , I will present the picture for a brief duration. Observe it carefully as you will
have to answer the questions”.
PRECAUTIONS:
1.Non-suggestive questions should be direct and suggestive questions should be misleading so as to
make the subject accept what is not in the picture.
2. Simple questions should be direct. Refer to the items observed in the picture. Detailed questions must
refer to minute details and must demand keen observation.
3.Answers to the questions should be in one or two words.
4. The subject should not be aware of the aim of the experiment.

RESULTS and DISCUSSION:


The performance of the group indicates the following result, the total score for N.S.S is ___ and average
is _______. The total score on N.S.D is ____ and average is ______ The total score on S.S is_____ and
average is ____. The total score on S.D.is ____ and average is ______.
According to the theory, the accuracy of the report is more for simple non-suggestive questions,
moderate for non-suggestive detailed questions, least for the suggestive detailed and suggestive simple
questions.

CONCLUSION: The results are in accordance with /contradictory to the hypothesis. (based on the result
choose one)

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Table showing the group scores on N.S.D, N.S.S, S.S and S.D

Sl.no Subject NSS NSD SS SD


1
2
10
TOTAL
AVERAGE

NSS: - Non-suggestive simple questions

NSD- Non suggestive detailed questions

SS- Suggestive simple questions

SD- Suggestive detailed questions

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