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Observation
Active acquisition of information from a primary source
Observation
Observation in the natural sciences refers to the active acquisition of information from a primary source. It involves the act of noticing or perceiving phenomena and gathering data based on direct engagement with the subject of study. In living organisms, observation typically occurs through the senses. In science, it often extends beyond unaided perception, involving the use of scientific instruments to detect, measure, and record data. This enables the observation of phenomena not accessible to human senses alone. Observations in science are typically categorized as either qualitative or quantitative: Qualitative observations describe characteristics that are not expressed numerically, such as color, texture, or behavior. Quantitative observations involve numerical measurements, obtained through counting or using instruments to assign values to observed phenomena. The term observation may refer both to the process of observing and to the information recorded as a result of that process.
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