What Is Naturalistic Observation?

The natural observation method is a scientific observation method for people to obtain factual information about things and phenomena in the natural state. It is one of the earliest basic research methods used by humans. It may include specific methods such as direct observation and indirect observation, qualitative observation and quantitative observation. The main characteristics of the law: non-intervention. Let the study of things be natural, without interference and control, so that the information obtained reflects the true colors of objective things; intuitiveness. Directly perceive the research object and obtain perceptual knowledge and first-hand information; systematic. Scattered data in scientific research is of no scientific value, and requires systematic and thorough observation of the entire process. The method starts with direct observation with the naked eye. With the development of science and technology, it has entered the stage of indirect observation using scientific instruments, which improves the scientificity of the observation method. ^[1]