What Is the Main Difference Between Naturalistic Observation and Participant

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between naturalistic observation and participant observation

• A) Naturalistic observation involves animals; participant observation involves people.
• B) Naturalistic observation does not require permission from and IRB; participant observation does.
• C) Naturalistic observation only watches a group; participant observation involves researchers joining the observed group.
• D) Naturalistic observation is solely researcher observation; participant observation is solely participant led.

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