direct observation

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

observation without intermediaries; seeing for oneself

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Examples (10)

  • The survey was based on direct observation of over 500 schools.
  • Scientists often prefer direct observation for gathering qualitative data.
  • The teacher used direct observation to assess student interactions in the classroom.
  • Police gathered crucial evidence through direct observation of the suspect's movements.
  • His anthropological study relied heavily on direct observation within the indigenous community.
  • For accurate evaluation of animal behavior, direct observation is indispensable.
  • The research methodology involved direct observation of consumer habits in a retail environment.
  • She always trusts direct observation more than secondhand accounts.
  • Through direct observation, the team identified several design flaws in the prototype.
  • The experiment requires direct observation of the crystal growth process.