Observation Methods

The observation method I found most interesting was mechanical observation to measure physiological reactions. This is because you can use this to find out what types of things grab the reader's attentions just by using eye-tracking monitors. The four major categories in this type of observing are: eye-tracking monitors, pupilometers, psychogalvanometers and voice pitch analyzers. They use the psychogalnanometers alot to see emotional arousal or tension when taking lie detector tests. I find this type of thing to be very interesting because it has helped alot in solving crimes. The voice pitch analyzer is a great way to see how people's tones give off how they are feeling at the moment. The observation technique that I believe is the most helpful to researchers is the direct observation method. This is because the observer just records what happens and does not try to control the situation. This will produce accurate findings and will limit any bias behavior. This is also the most straigtforward for of data collection so it is the most natural way. A form is used alot so that any recording is done right away so that nothing is forgotten.