PSYC 2301 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - Interactivity: Naturalistic Observation
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A major advantage of naturalistic observation is that it allows researchers to observe people in their natural surroundings.
Jana is observing a young autistic boy in a preschool classroom. Her job is to note each time the boy gets up from his chair without being told to do so. Jana's method of noting this behavior is known as
Coding.
Qualitative data is more likely to be gathered through
Descriptive statements about a behavior.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of naturalistic observation?
The experimenter must wait for the appropriate conditions to occur.