An Advantage of Naturalistic Observation Is That

question 590

Multiple Choice

An advantage of naturalistic observation is that

• A)clear cause-and-effect relationships can be identified.
• B)behavior has not been tampered with by outside influences.
• C)the correlation between events can be carefully estimated.
• D)one can predict the behavior of large groups of subjects from the findings.

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Definitions:

Newsreels

Short films that were regularly released in a serial format to provide audiences with news coverage and updates on current events before the advent of television.

Qualitative Methods

Research techniques that collect non-numeric data to understand concepts, thoughts, or experiences.

Simulations

The use of models or virtual environments to replicate or mimic real-life processes, scenarios, or environments for training, analysis, or prediction purposes.

Scenarios

Detailed, imagined situations used for strategic planning, decision making, or predicting outcomes of various action plans.