RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Scientific observations can occur in a lab setting or the natural world. For example, watching an apple fall from a tree could be an observation. Noticing that fish only come to a particular part of the river in the early morning is also an observation. Smelling garbage decomposing is another example of observation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Observation is essential in science. Scientists use observation to collect and record data, which enables them to construct and then test hypotheses and theories. Scientists observe in many ways – with their own senses or with tools such as microscopes, scanners or transmitters to extend their vision or hearing.

Detailed explanation-3: -That’s what it means to observe during a scientific experiment. It means to notice what’s going on through your senses, but, more specifically, we can define observation as the act of knowing and recording something. This has to do with both the act of knowing what’s going on, and then recording what happened.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of observations: qualitative and quantitative. Scientists gather information by making both qualitative and quantitative observations. Qualitative observations yield descriptive, nonnumerical results. Quantitative observations yield meaningful, numerical results.