Structured observation involves directly observing a phenomenon and systematically recording observations. The researcher decides behaviors to observe in advance and creates an observation checklist or coding system. They tally behaviors and can sample events or time periods. It produces quantitative data. Tools like checklists are used to record notes about what is observed. Some advantages are obtaining unbiased, accurate data on currently occurring behaviors. Disadvantages include it being expensive and not allowing evaluation of past data.

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Structured
Observation
Prof.Dr.Chinna Chadayan.N
RN.RM., B.Sc (N)., M.Sc (N)., Ph.D (N).,
Professor
Enam Nursing College
M.Sc (N) I year
Unit 16c
Structured Observation
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2. Structured observation
• In structured observation the researcher directly observes some
phenomenon, and then systematically records the resulting observations.
• The researcher decides in advance what types of behavior they’re looking
for.
• They come up with an observation checklist to complete during the
observation.
• They tally the number of times a particular behavior occurs.
• This produces quantitative data
• A coding system is also worked out sometimes.
• Event sampling and time sampling can take place in this type of
observation
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3. Concept
1. Observation means watching carefully.
2. All the things, situations we are seeing in our routine life,
are not observation. (casual & without any purpose)
3. Observation is being done systematically with a definite
purpose.
4. In the process of observation the observer uses all his
sensory organs in an integrated manner.
5. The observer obtains information about the World
around him for a definite purpose.
6. This is one of the oldest method for collecting the data
and used by both the scientists and social scientists.
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4. Tools of Structured Observation
Structured observation is a quantitative research
methodology that has been used by the social sciences for several
years.
Observation tools, checklists, or rubrics may be used by observers
to record notes about the phenomena.
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6. ADVANTAGES:
1. Getting non-biased responses from the responds.
2. Independent the respondent’s willing to respond.
3. Provide accurate and realistic data as it is based on firsthand
experience.
4. Helps the researchers in getting the relevant data.
5. Obtained the currently happing data
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7. DISADVANTAGES:
1. Expensive Methodology
2. Slowness of Investigation
3. Don’t allow the researchers to evaluate the past
data.
4. The Researchers can not present at everyplace when
a new event occurs.
5. Some observations can’t be treated as objects of
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