Observation- Different perspectives
Observation “Observation involves broadly selecting, recording and encoding behavior for empirical aims of description or development of the theory” A.K. Singh “Tests, Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences”. Observation is an important tool for understanding the world and making sense of our experiences. It allows us to collect data and gather evidence, which can then be used to support hypotheses and theories. We can say it’s a process of gathering information through our senses, such as sight, taste, touch, sound, and smell. Observations can be made in a variety of contexts, such as scientific experiments, social interactions, and everyday experiences. Observation can also help us to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and to develop insights and understanding about the world around us. The practice of scientific observation has a long history, and it is difficult to attribute its origins to a single individual or culture. Observation has been an i...