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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > theories, models, and philosophical perspectives > observation research
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > theories, models, and philosophical perspectives > observation research
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > evaluation, testing, and research methods > observation research
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > evaluation, testing, and research methods > observation research

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observation research  

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  • Observation is a foundational tool that researchers use to collect descriptive information and to make knowledge claims about the physical and social world. As such, it has been a significant source of existing knowledge on phenomena ranging from the intricacies of cellular action to educational practices to human kinship systems. [Source: Encyclopedia ofthe Social and Cultural Foundations of Education; Observation Research]

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