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Working With Observational Data : Researching Human Behavior in Public Places / Emma Williams.

Sage Research Methods Data and Research Literacy 2025 Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Williams, Emma, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Observation (Scientific method).
Qualitative research--Methodology.
Qualitative research.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.
Summary:
Observational research data can be a useful complement to the information provided by other research methods. There are many variants of observational data; it may be quantitative or qualitative, gained through overt or covert observation in controlled or natural situations, and recorded digitally or manually. This guide explains how each type of observational data suits a different range of research questions and situations. It focuses on data gained through the observation of human behavior in public places. Gaining ethical approval for observational research can be a challenge in itself; the guide discusses techniques for ensuring ethically approved observations as well as techniques to ensure rigor and quality when collecting, documenting, and analyzing observational data of different types.
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ISBN:
1-03-622192-X
9781036221928
OCLC:
1523170712

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