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The Use of Structured Observations in the Study of Health Behaviour

Glossary
Preface
Introduction General Framework

Research Design

1. Research team
2. Preliminary qualitative research
3. Sampling issues
4. Observation issues
5. Pretesting, training and supervision

Steps in the Use of Structured Observations

1. Decide if structured observations are needed and can be done considering available resources
2. Generate list of potential 'key' behaviours through literature review and interviews with informants
3. Conduct qualitative research to identify which behaviours should be observed and how in a structured format
4. Refine list of key behaviours and determine the heterogeneity of the population
5. Identify who to observe, where, and when
6. Choose type(s) of structured observations to conduct
7. Estimate reactivity and variability of key behaviours
8. Design instruments and data sheets
9. Determine data collection schedule
10. Train observers and pretest instruments
11. Implement data collection and data management
12. Clean data set(s)
13. Process the data
14. Conduct data analysis and use study results for project planning, implementation or evaluation

Bibliography
Appendices