A research technique in which an investigator collects information through direct participation in and/or observation of a group, tribe, or community (See 36)
We use our senses to gather information about the world around us observing is the most fundamental scientific thinking process Only through observing are we able to acquire information about the world around us Given objects to play with the young student will look, touch, smell, taste, and listen to them These sensory actions enable the learner to construct a view of the world and how it works By observing, humans gather information as raw material for constructing fundamental knowledge
If a person makes an observation, they make a comment about something or someone, usually as a result of watching how they behave. `You're an obstinate man,' she said. `Is that a criticism,' I said, `or just an observation?'
the act of observing; taking a patient look the act of making and recording a measurement facts learned by observing; "he reported his observations to the mayor"
Closely monitoring a patient's condition but withholding treatment until symptoms appear or change Also called watchful waiting
The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the structure of an animal
Observation is the action or process of carefully watching someone or something. careful observation of the movement of the planets In hospital she'll be under observation all the time