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| ResearchObs: A Customizable Application for Behavioral Observation and Rapid Reporting Jhonatan M.Saldaņa Santisteban1, 2, Sarah F.Brosnan1, 2, 3, 4. 1Department of Psychology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.2Language Research Center, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.3Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, Language Research Center, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.4Neuroscience Institute, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA |
Abstract
Behavioral observation applications generate analysis-ready files, support rapid archiving, and improve consistency. Yet these benefits are often limited because tools can be case-specific, difficult to adapt, unsupported, outdated, or require statistical training and additional infrastructure to interpret results. ResearchObs was developed as a free Android application to provide a modern, customizable behavioral observation workflow paired with rapid, structured summaries. ResearchObs is organized around shareable species profiles that define groups/group members, point/state behaviors, session-level variables (e.g., observers), and 2D/3D spatial location. Following a safety-first approach, all data is saved in app but can be exported for USB transfer or uploaded to user-controlled cloud storage. Additionally, ResearchObs provides internal reporting tools to summarize collected data, visualize group- and species-level patterns (e.g., heat maps), and generate social-network style summaries. Overall, ResearchObs reduces friction in data collection, improves standardization, and helps non-technical users move from observation to reporting.
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