1. Considerations involved in setting up and carrying out an observation
By Mr Daniel Hansson

2. Considerations Aim Plan for observation Method Reflexive analysis
Ethical considerations
Data analysis

3. Aim, plan for observation, method
Define purpose of research
Decide on what kind of notes to be made
Make necessary arrangements for observation
Familiarize yourself with setting and people
Decide on observational method (e.g. participant observation, more than one observer, post observational interviews)

4. Suggestions on what to consider in the reflexive analysis
Possible researcher bias
Possible Hawthorne effect
Ecological validity

5. Ethical considerations
Informed consent (only possible for overt observations)
Observation might stress participants
Use of deception (if covert participant observation)
Debriefing (sometimes difficult)
Invasion of privacy issue

6. Data analysis Qualitative: Use of inductive content analysis
Quantitative: Use of coding schemes, frequencies and ratings