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Observation: Summary. Naturalistic observation refers to collecting data without interfering with the ongoing behavior. Observation relies on information available to the senses -- sight, hearing, touch, etc. It provides information about the what of behavior, but does not reveal it underlying motivation (the why). Observational research begins with casual observation - checking out the setting and the activities that occur there. To collect valid data, it is important to distinguish between observation and inference. Systematic observation uses decision rules and operational definitions in order to reduce error.
Empiricism pure and simple is not enough, however. Note that the heading for this section is systematic empiricism. Observation is fine and necessary. But pure, unstructured observation of the natural world will not lead to scientific knowledge.