A sociologist conducted an observational study to investigate how students behave while waiting in a busy university library café queue. To do this, they obtained permission to observe and record student behaviors from a designated seating area during peak hours. The results of the observation are shown in the table below.
Table 1: Different behaviours observed among students waiting in a café queue
| Uses mobile phone | Talks to peer | Adjusts bags/clothing | Laughs | Reads menu | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 200 |
This study is an example of a structured observation.
What is a structured observation?
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