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Step-by-Step for Field Observation

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Let's go over the steps you need to take right Before and During field observation

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    Let's go over the steps you need to take right before and during field observation. 0:00
    One, prepare, have your field guide ready. 0:05
    Brief your observers into what they can and can't do. 0:09
    For example, interrupt participants in the middle of doing something. 0:12
    Run a pilot session. 0:17
    Have your camera, chargers, extra batteries ready with you. 0:18
    And, the debrief template you'll be using, which we'll talk about very soon. 0:23
    Two, meet the participant. 0:29
    Establish rapport and make them feel comfortable about this whole weird 0:30
    situation where people are watching them. 0:34
    Brief them. 0:37
    Explain exactly what you're gonna do. 0:38
    And obtain their consent. 0:40
    Now I don't mean that you have to ask them to sign an NDA or something like that. 0:42
    But have them understand that they can stop the session at any point and 0:47
    have them understand their rights going into this. 0:52
    Three, collect data. 0:57
    Record video if you're allowed. 1:00
    Take photos if you're allowed. 1:01
    Collect artifacts if you're allowed. 1:03
    If you're not allowed to do all of these, 1:05
    sketch the environment you're observing and take good notes. 1:08
    Four, wrap up, leave on time. 1:12
    No matter what you do, 1:15
    leave on time because this is what you promised the participant. 1:16
    And don't forget to ask final questions before you leave. 1:20
    The fifth and last part is the debrief. 1:24
    These steps will help you make sure you're not forgetting anything and 1:28
    that your data collection is smooth. 1:32

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