Limitations of Naturalistic Observation Include the

question 85

Multiple Choice

Limitations of naturalistic observation include the

• A)small amount of information gained for the effort involved.
• B)inconvenience and expense of conducting these observations in controlled laboratory settings.
• C)problems of observer effects and observer bias.
• D)problem of not being able to follow the APA code of research ethics using this research method.

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