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I have an observation vs I am having an observation

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'I have an observation' is more often used to simply state that you have noticed something. On the other hand, 'I am having an observation' can be used when you're currently in the process of making an observation.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you have noticed something.

"I have an observation "

This phrase is used to state that you have noticed something or made an observation.

Examples:

  • I have an observation about the way she speaks.
  • Do you mind if I share my observation with you?
  • He always has interesting observations about the weather.
  • She has an observation about the behavior of the students.
  • We have an observation that might help solve the problem.
  • May 14, 2015 ... Suppose I have an observation matrix of size where is the number of samples and is the number of variables. If the rank of the observation ...
  • Jun 17, 2015 ... I have an observation. Having been diagnosed in 1976, well that's when the karyotype was done anyway, I wasn't very sociable then, and I'm ...
  • I have an observation.I am an American, and have visited Germany only once. My daughter, son-in-law (native German) and grand kids live in Stuttgart. I saw, or  ...
  • I have an observation, having been in either the radio or research business for about 30 years—no empirical evidence, mind you, just my observation. For some  ...

Alternatives:

  • I have noticed something.
  • I have made an observation.
  • I would like to share an observation.
  • I would like to point out something.
  • I would like to mention an observation.

This phrase is correct and can be used when you are currently in the process of making an observation.

"I am having an observation"

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently in the process of making an observation or noticing something.

Examples:

  • I am having an observation about the behavior of the students.
  • She is having an observation about the changes in the environment.
  • We are having an observation that might help solve the problem.
  • He is having an observation about the way she speaks.
  • They are having an observation about the impact of technology.
  • Mar 2, 2015 ... If I am having an observation my anxiety it can be multiplied by four - if it's a uni observation then more like ten! For my uni obs last placement, ...
  • I am having an observation in the next couple of weeks. I am just finishing up a unit on Exploration and Columbian Exchange. Now I need ...
  • I Heart Teaching Art, London, United Kingdom. 175 likes. I Heart Teaching Art is a collaborative project between art teachers Claire Platt, Kirsty...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently observing.
  • I am in the process of making an observation.
  • I am noticing something.
  • I am currently noticing.
  • I am currently making an observation.

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