Roger Conducted a Naturalistic Observation as a Project for a Psychology

question 141

True/False

Roger conducted a naturalistic observation as a project for a psychology class. He observed the interactions of parents and children at a football game. Many of the people he observed seemed to have noticed him. Roger forgot about observer bias.

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Definitions:

Logic of Science

The principles and criteria for valid reasoning and argument within scientific disciplines, including the methods for empirical verification and hypothesis testing.

Sensible Conclusions

Logical or reasonable conclusions derived from available evidence and sound reasoning.

Control Condition

The standard conditions under which an experiment is conducted, against which experimental observations are evaluated.

Confound

An outside influence or variable in an experiment that can affect the results in an unintended way, making it difficult to interpret the outcome accurately.