Observation
Defined
Observation is a systematic data collection approach. Researchers use all of their senses to examine people in natural settings or naturally occurring situations.
Observation of a field setting involves:
prolonged engagement in a setting or social situation
clearly expressed, self-conscious notations of how observing is done
methodical and tactical improvisation in order to develop a full understanding of the setting of interest
imparting attention in ways that is in some sense 'standardized'
recording one's observations