Readings

= Recommended Readings =

Watch th e first slideshow to learn about Observational Studies and the second to learn about the differences between observations and inferences.


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Then review these resources for more information:
 * //A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment,// pages 60-62, 66
 * NOAA Needs Assessment Training - Observation@http://www.csc.noaa.gov/needs/section_a-1.html
 * NOAA Needs Assessment Training - Observation Benefits @http://www.csc.noaa.gov/needs/section_a-2.html
 * NOAA Needs Assessment Training - Observation Limitations @http://www.csc.noaa.gov/needs/section_a-3.html
 * NOAA Needs Assessment Training - Observation Techniques and Tips @http://www.csc.noaa.gov/needs/section_a-4.html
 * Needs Assessment Methods: Advantages and Disadvantages @http://www.mccoytraining.com/doc/NAMeth.pdf (Observations compared to others)
 * Observation vs. Inference

Additional Reading
//**For those with more than 20 minutes to spare**//

One Foot In, One Foot Out: The Paradox of Participant-Observation - Fascinating 29 page paper from the[| Center for the Study of Organizational Change] that highlights the uniquely challenging and rewarding dimensions of participant-observational research.