Observational research is core to drug development, helping researchers understand the natural history of diseases and the real-world impact of treatments on patients. Observational studies frequently ...

The article discusses problems and advantages of using participant observation as a method of data collection in public health nursing research. It gives examples of application of the technique drawn ...

Vol. 39, No. 4, Special Issue—Observation in Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders Research (August 2014), pp. 211-227 (17 pages) Published By: Sage Publications, Inc. Direct observation recording ...

Stanford researchers placed this sample holder (approximately 1-inch diameter, bottom view) containing an anode after battery operation into the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy tool for thorough ...

Quantitative research often feels like the most structured side of inquiry. It deals with numbers, measurement, and objectivity, offering a clear framework for testing ideas and identifying ...

If you are planning a research project, or just curious to learn more about research, you can use this guide to get an overview of some key terms. However, research methods vary hugely across ...