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Observational Record refers to a detailed summary of observed events or a videotape of observed behavior.

Observational Research refers to a type of informal Research that involves taking note of what can be directly observed or inferred. Observational Research can be used to collect more obvio

Observational research design refers to descriptive research in which the researcher observes and systematically records the behavior of individuals in order to describe the behavior.

Observational studies are correlational investigations in which researchers watch participants and code measures from the observed behavior, either "live" or from videotapes

Observational terms are terms that refer to empirical events according to logical positivism,.

Observer bias refers to the tendency of an observer to distort observations or perceptions to match his or her expectations.

Observer Drift refers to a phenomenon in which observers who work closely together subtly, and without awareness, begin to Drift away from other observers in their ratings.

Observer effect refer to the changes in a person's Behavior brought about by an Awareness of being observed.