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What is OBSERVATION? What does OBSERVATION mean? OBSERVATION meaning, definition & explanation

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Step 1 - Get the group of young people together
Step 2 - We will be observing young people socializing in the common room.
Step 3 - Make sure that you're observing the group in their natural environment
Step 4 - Observe covertly ( Is when an individuals is not aware that they’re being observed )
Step 5 - Recording the physical aspect, and the mental health aspect that is linked to sedentary behavior.
Step 6 - Ask for permission from the individuals to use the research
Step 7 - Analyze the results
Step 8 - See how the results support the thesis.

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Definition - This research method is an act or instance of observing a custom, rule or law. Typically this research method is carried out when trying out a new job and the managers observe your quality,. For example a principal watching a teacher give a lesson to her class to judge her/his effectiveness as an educator.

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Covert observations -  Is when an individuals is not aware that they’re being observed

Overt observations - Is when an individuals is aware they’re being observed

Naturalistic observations - Observing subjects in their natural environment

Participants observations - Is when the observant takes part whilst observing in the task

Controlled observations - Controlled observation is a type of observational study where the conditions are contrived by the researcher
Structured observations - Structured observation is a data collecting method in which researchers gather data without direct involvement with the participants and the collection technique is structured in a well defined and procedural manner.