Discuss observational method for research project.
In this method neither set of questions is made ready in notings nor questionnaire is prepared and distributed among respondents. All work has to be done by the researcher himself. He first gives contemplation and attention in depth to the project assigned or self-proposed. A road map or broad structure is then recorded in diary. In this specified area and section of society including classes, caste, age group, cultural identities, rituals, religions, gender etc.; he visits frequently and observes mutely. Datewise study is recorded in driary for at least six months or as required for the project. Each column is filled daily and when such study is completed, the researcher accumulates information so received columnwise, tallies it with the sociological perspectives studied in concerned books, discussed with learned people and outcome of seminars, workshops and suminits arranged by government agencies time to time and finally, arrives at conclusion which is mentioned in the form of suggestions when entire study is duly generalised. Thus, observation is a scientific method and always proves true in the given circumstances.
