For purposes of obtaining good time standards using a stopwatch time study, the analyst should try to avoid having the worker discover he or she is being observed.

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In stopwatch time studies, it's important for the analyst to ensure the worker is aware they are being observed to maintain ethical standards and possibly to obtain more accurate data, as the worker's behavior might change if they are unaware of the observation.

For Purposes of Obtaining Good Time Standards Using a Stopwatch