The Observer XT

The Observer XT is the professional and user-friendly event logging software for the collection, analysis, and presentation of observational data.

  • Features - The Observer XT is the best coding solution for researchers and practitioners
  • Publications - Working with The Observer XT


The Observer XT supports the entire workflow of a research project.

  • Set up your system - coding scheme design, continuous and time sampling
  • Gathering data - collect behavioral data, record video, and integrate data
  • Data analysis - explore results, select, visualize, and analyze data, export and import data


The basic system offers a complete solution for live coding and data analysis. Extend it with:

  • Up to seven modules - Advanced Analysis Module, Video Module, External Data Module, etc.
  • Coder Licenses - cost-effective coding units to work together on a research project
  • Pocket Observer - code on-the-go using a handheld computer with Pocket Observer

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The Observer XT - Visualization time sampling and continuous recording
The Observer XT - Advanced find functionality
The Observer XT - manage data
The Observer - code and analyze the behavior of a driver
The Observer XT in Ergonomics: a systematic observation of movements of wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints.
The Observer XT - Visualization Eye Tracker Data
Event-by-event comparison between two observers
The Observer XT - Comparing scored data with video
Using The Observer I am only limited by my imagination.
[Richard Parker – New Zealand]

The Observer has allowed me to collect data and calculate results that I could otherwise not have done - it is of primary importance in my behavioral research.
[Jenni Mueller - USA]
Clients
  • University of Oxford
  • Freie Universität Berlin
  • Fujitsu Ten Corporation
  • Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology
  • Yale University - Child Study Center
  • Nestle Research Center
  • Harvard Medical School
  • Disney Animal Kingdom