Structured observation, S - Easy to replicate and compare results., S - Produces quantitative data, making analysis straightforward., S - High reliability because observers follow clear categories., W - May miss unexpected behaviours., W - Behaviour is forced into predefined categories., W - Can lack validity if categories do not capture the full behaviour., Unstructured observation, S - Provides rich, detailed qualitative data., S - Captures unexpected or unusual behaviours., S - High validity because behaviour is observed in depth., W - Difficult to replicate., W - Observer bias may influence recordings., W - Data can be time-consuming to analyse.

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