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OBSERVATION
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Definition
• As a means of gathering information for research, may be defined as perceiving data
through the senses: sight, hearing, tastes, touch and
smell.
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Purposes of Observation
1. To enable the researcher to gather empirical data which
are difficult to obtain by other means.
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Purposes of Observation
2. To enable the researcher to gather
sufficient data to supplement or verify
information gathered by other means.
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Purposes of Observation
3. To enable the researcher to gather information or data
needed to describe the aspect of a variable being
studied which cannot described accurately without
observation.
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Purposes of Observation
4. To enable the researcher to gather directly primary
data or first-hand information for his study for a more
accurate description and interpretation.
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Purposes of Observation
5. To enable the researcher to gather data
from the laboratory or elsewhere through experimentation.
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Types of Observation
Participant and Nonparticipant
observation
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Types of Observation
ParticipantThe observer takes active part
in the activities of the group being observed.
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Types of Observation
NonparticipantThe observer is merely by-
stander observing the group he is studying about.
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Types of Observation
Structured and Unstructured Observation
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Types of Observation
StructuredConcentrate on a particular
aspect or aspects of the variable being observed, be it a thing, behavior, condition or
situation.
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Types of Observation
UnstructuredThe observer does not hold
any list of items to be observed.
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Types of Observation
Controlled and Uncontrolled Observation
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Types of Observation
ControlledUsually utilized in experimental
studies in which the experimental as well as the
non-experimental variables are controlled by the researcher.
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Types of Observation
UncontrolledUsually utilized in natural
settings. No control whatsoever is placed upon any variable within the observation area.
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Advantages of Observation
The investigator is able to gather directly, first-hand information about
the subject of his study.
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Advantages of Observation
The researcher can observe his subjects for as long as he
needs the time and as many times as he can for greater
accuracy and validity in description and interpretation.
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Advantages of Observation
It is a superior technique of collecting information from non-verbal behavior and inanimate objects.
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Advantages of Observation
The subjects of inquiry can be observed in their natural settings and this will exclude artificiality in description and
interpretation.
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Disadvantages of Observation
There is lack of control upon extraneous variables which
may adversely affect the validity of attributing certain causes upon certain effects.
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Disadvantages of Observation
There is a smaller size of sample if the universe
covers a very wide area and the researcher cannot afford
to observe a substantial area.
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Disadvantages of Observation
It is difficult to quantify data for standard tabulation
especially in unstructured observation and when
recording is done in the essay form.
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Disadvantages of Observation
It hard to gain entry into the area to be observed.
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Disadvantages of Observation
Lack of anonymity makes the observed subjects
withdraw or keep secret some vital but sensitive
and controversial information.
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Characteristics of Observation for Research Purposes
•Specific•Systematic•Quantitative•Recorded immediately•Done by an expert
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Characteristics of Observation for Research Purposes
•Results can be checked and verified