Chapter 5: Methods of Observation

Introduction

Going to the grocery store is one of those tasks we must do regularly. Have you ever noticed a difference in grocery shopping when you have a list versus when you do not make a list? When you have a list in hand, you go into the store with a plan of action. If you shop at that store regularly, you know where to start in the store, pick up the items you need efficiently, check it off your list, and leave knowing you purchased the things you need. When you go to the store without a listing, you end up wandering around, walking up and down every aisle, making sure you see all of the products not to miss something. A trip to the grocery store without a list tends to add more time to your trip and generally more items to your cart. It is not as efficient. We can apply some of these same concepts to the methods of observation.

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