In a Naturalistic Observation, a Researcher Would Be Most Likely

question 141

Multiple Choice

In a naturalistic observation, a researcher would be most likely to do which of the following?

• A) conduct an in-depth study of a single subject receiving an experimental treatment
• B) observe participants as they behave naturally in the laboratory
• C) observe and systematically record behavior in a participant's natural state or habitat
• D) none of these options

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