Indeed, manipulation is usual in systematic observation and in experiments. On the other hand, manipulation is risky because it easily upsets the relationships and causalities that you want to study.
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Select aspect of behavior to be observed. ... Define specific behaviors which fall within this aspect of behavior. ... Train observers for uniformity and standardization.
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Worldwide systematic observation of the climate system is a key prerequisite for advancing scientific knowledge on climate change. ... The Convention calls on Parties to promote and cooperate in systematic observation of the climate system, including through support to existing international programmes and networks,
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To the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites for its coordinated response, on behalf of Parties that support space agencies involved in global observations, to the needs expressed in the Global Climate Observing System implementation plan;
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Opportunity to Learn ... Domains and Levels of Learning are Well Represented ... Categories for observation...
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carry out a simplified version of a systematic observation, in which they make a prediction, carry out an investigation to test that prediction, and offer an explanation of the results of their investigation...
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This article sets guidelines for systematic observation instruments in therapeutic recreation research. Examples of systematic observation in assessing clients' social functioning are given. Six systematic observation instruments used in the assessment of social functioning are reviewed and discussed.
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Research and Systematic Observation ... The United States has been participating in the planning efforts undertaken by the international scientific committees for the Global Climate Observing System, the Global Ocean Observing System, the Global Terrestrial Observing System, and the Committee on Earth-Observation Satellites.
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Committee on Earth-Observation Satellites ... (2) to serve as a focal point for international coordination of space-related Earth observation activities; and (3) to encourage complementarity and compatibility among spaceborne Earth-observation systems.
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SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATIONS ... To address these issues, the United States initiated the first intergovernmental, ministerial-level Earth Observation Summit, which was held in July 2003. At the third Earth Observation Summit, in Brussels in 2005, nearly 60 countries adopted a 10-year plan for implementing a Global Earth...
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