Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Observations refer to the act of carefully watching and noting details about people, objects, or events in order to gather information or draw conclusions.
Related terms
Data Collection: The process of gathering information through various methods such as surveys, interviews, or experiments.
Inference: Drawing conclusions based on observations and evidence.
Qualitative Research: A research method that focuses on understanding behaviors, attitudes, and experiences through non-numerical data.