The act of regarding attentively and studying facts and occurrences, gathering data
through analyzing, measuring, and drawing conclusions, with the purpose of applying
the observed information to theoretical assumptions. Observation as a scientific method
in the acquisition of knowledge began in classical antiquity; in modern science and
medicine its greatest application is facilitated by modern technology. Observation
is one of the components of the research process
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
do not confuse with the Publication Type OBSERVATIONAL STUDY or with OBSERVATIONAL
STUDY AS TOPIC; use only as a scientific method, as "Langerhans, a genius at observation",
"the father of clinical observation"; not for "electron microscopy observations on
Pleistocene tissues" or "historical observations on dental care" or "observations
on difficult children" or "diagnostic observations on hypertension
Point d'accès autorisé parallèle
Observation
Identifiants externes
Identifiant MeSH : mesD019370
Utilisation dans FMeSH
Qualificatifs autorisés : MT97
Informations sur la notice
Identifiant de la notice : 040838498
RCR créateur de la notice : 0001
Date de création : 23-09-1998
RCR dernier modificateur de la notice : 4994
Date de dernière modification : 20-03-2024 à 10 h 17