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EAugust

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Question 1

What is a distinct advantage of naturalistic observation?

◦ It allows behaviour to be studied in realistic settings.
◦ It allows for random sampling.
◦ It reduces reactivity among participants.
◦ There is a wider range of statistical procedures that can be used.

Question 2

What is a major problem with naturalistic observation?

◦ It works well with animals but is virtually useless for studying human behaviour.
◦ Researchers have a difficult time determining whether a setting is truly natural.
◦ It is limited by the constraints of random sampling and random assignment.
◦ It is difficult to observe behaviour without having an influence on that behaviour.
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