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1:16 with Tomer SharonAfter watching those two very different approaches to field observation, figure out what works for you.
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The big advantage of the first approach,
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is that you know exactly what the
participant is doing and why.
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The disadvantage is that asking the
participant to talk, creates a bias.
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They hear themselves, process it, then
self monitor what they'd do and say.
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They think too much.
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It's probably not representing reality
very well.
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On the other hand, there's the more silent
approach.
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The big advantage is that you watch
reality.
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This is what truly happens.
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The big limitation is that you don't
always understand what is going on
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