This Is a Method of Gathering Data by Means of Observing

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Short Answer

This is a method of gathering data by means of observing behaviors in real-world settings, making no effort to manipulate or control the situation.

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Definitions:

Formal

Pertaining to actions, events, or structures that are official, structured, and subject to rules or norms, often in contrast to informal counterparts.

Informal Groups

Social groups that form naturally within an organization, based on personal relationships and common interests, rather than being formally structured.

Organizational Goals

The strategic objectives that an organization aims to achieve, which guide its operations and decision-making processes.

Skunkworks

A term originating from Lockheed Martin that describes a project developed by a small, loosely structured group of people who research and develop a project primarily for the sake of radical innovation.