observationsdesign
Observationsdesign is a term used to describe the deliberate design of observational studies across fields to reveal patterns of behavior, interaction, or process in real-world settings. It emphasizes planning, tools, and protocols before data collection to ensure data are reliable and useful.
It involves defining research questions and units of analysis, selecting sampling strategies (event sampling, time sampling,
Applications span user research and human-computer interaction, ethnography and anthropology, education, ecology, and urban studies. Observationsdesign
Ethical and practical considerations include informed consent when possible, privacy protections, minimizing intrusion, and handling video
Related concepts include naturalistic observation, field research, and ethnography; the approach shares with design research an