This course will help you to get started using The Observer for your research or tests. We train you how to create the most efficient configuration for your application, and how to use the observation functions. Furthermore you will learn how to analyze your data and how to select data for analysis. Finally we teach you the basics of reporting, exporting data, creating video highlights, etc.

This refresher training is suitable for two groups of people: 

• New users of The Observer. 
• Users of The Observer who have used the software before, but would like to refresh their skills.

Attendants should have experience of working in a Windows environment and know the basic Windows features. For experienced users of our software we offer a range of other training courses.

Duration of this course is 1 day.

Contents:

1. How to create a configuration for my work?
During this part you learn how to create the right configuration for your research or tests. This is an essential step in using The Observer: creating the right configuration will enable you to create the right output and analysis after you have done the observation. This part includes extensive practical exercises.

2. Observing with The Observer
The observation module has a lot of functions. Knowing how to use these can help to perform your observations in a more efficient way. This part includes extensive practical exercises.

3. Analyzing your observational data
How you want to select, group and analyze the data you collected during the observation, influences the structure of your configurations. Therefore it is important to think about analysis before you start collecting data. During this part of the training we show you the ins and outs of data selection and analysis.

4. Create output with The Observer
What can you do with your collected data and analysis reports? During this part we show you how to create reports and video highlight clips. We also teach you how you can export data for use in other software packages like SPSS or Excel. Finally you learn how you can use data from The Observer in your reports and presentations.

During the practical exercises we use realistic examples, as much as possible coming from your own research area. If you have special requirements regarding the contents of the training, please contact us in advance.