What Is a Distinct Advantage of Naturalistic Observation

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is a distinct advantage of naturalistic observation

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

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Definitions:

Monotonic Preferences

Preferences that are consistent in their direction; that is, if a consumer prefers bundle A to B, they will not prefer B to A under any circumstances.

Marginal Rate

Often used in context as marginal rate of substitution or marginal rate of transformation, indicating the rate at which one good can be substituted for another or one output can be exchanged for another in production without altering the overall level.

Substitution

The economic principle describing how consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Indifference Curves

Graphs showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, highlighting preferences.