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social science subjects > social research > research methods and evaluation > research design > observational research
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > curriculum studies > inquiry and research > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > theories, models, and philosophical perspectives > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > theories, models, and philosophical perspectives > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research
... > social science subjects > social research > research > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > evaluation, testing, and research methods > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > evaluation, testing, and research methods > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research
... > social science subjects > social research > research methods and evaluation > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > observational research

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observational research  

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  • Observation is one of the oldest and most fundamental research method approaches. It involves collecting impressions of the world using all of one's senses, especially looking and listening, in a systematic and purposeful way to learn about a phenomenon of interest. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods; Observational Research]

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