One Reason Researchers Use Naturalistic Observation Is To

question 140

Multiple Choice

One reason researchers use naturalistic observation is to:

• A)increase reactivity in their results
• B)improve the external validity of their findings
• C)establish cause and effect
• D)increase the standard deviation of their observations

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Definitions:

I Data

Information that is introspectively accessible, referring to data about oneself that can include thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences.

Multiple Causes

The idea that events or phenomena often have several contributing factors rather than a single source.

B Data

Behavioral data in psychology, which consists of observations about an individual's behavior in natural or staged scenarios, often used for assessing personality.

Face Validity

The degree to which an assessment instrument, such as a questionnaire, on its face appears to measure what it is intended to measure. For example, a face-valid measure of sociability might ask about attendance at parties.