CLASSIFICATIONS OF OBSERVATION

• Structured Observation


  Observation characterized by:

  • Careful definition of the units to be observed
  • Standardized style of recording the observed information
  • Standardized conditions of observation
  • Selection of related data of observation
• Unstructured Observation


  Observation that does not have the characteristics of Structured Observation
• Participant Observation


  Observer is a member of the group which they are observing
• Non-Participant Observation


  Observer is observing people without giving any information to them