Michael Paolisso|Raymond Hames
Time Diary versus Instantaneous Sampling: A Comparison of Two Behavioral Research Methods
University of Maryland, College Park|University of Nebraska–Lincoln
accurate collection unbiased behavioral data important component theory building ethnographic research article authors review two approaches collection behavioral data time diary instantaneous sampling time diary requires individuals recall behavior specific time intervals instantaneous sampling relies researchers observing recording behavior individuals approach specific strengths weaknesses authors review recent methodological literature approaches identify particular problems approaches contrast respective methodological strengths weaknesses