2. Observation Method

observe and report.

A patient, for example, can report his pains and other disturbances more effectively than a nurse. He will examine himself and express his emotions. This will aid in the treatment. Though introspection is a helpful method, it does have some drawbacks.

These are:

 Because we cannot verify the observer's reports, we must accept his report. Even when he is reporting correctly, there can be distortions.

 This specific method cannot be used to study children, animals, or people with mental disorders. However, this is a low-cost and straightforward method.

2. Observation Method:

This method is beneficial in situations where

experiments are not possible. The observer will observe and collect data using this method. In a hospital, for example, the nurse will observe the patient's temperature, pulse, blood pressure, facial expressions, and so on.

This method is ideal for studying children, the