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Observation

Observation in the natural sciences refers to the active acquisition of information from a primary source. It involves the act of noticing or perceiving phenomena and gathering data based on direct engagement with the subject of study. In living organisms, observation typically occurs through the senses.

Extends: Observation, Aptitude, Cognition, [Epistemology of science](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Epistemology of science), Experiments