Dren Derob's field notes containing his observations of behaviour in a university computer lab contained the following observation: "Sandy appears very self-conscious of herself today ...she seems a little out of place ...I think she's nervous about something." What type of field note does this kind of observation refer to?
A)Direct observation note
B)Researcher inference note
C)Jotted note
D)Analytic note
E)Personal note

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This observation is a researcher inference note, as it is the researcher's interpretation of Sandy's behavior based on their observations. It goes beyond a simple objective record of behavior and includes the researcher's subjective interpretation of what they are observing.

Dren Derob's Field Notes Containing His Observations of Behaviour in a University