Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of naturalistic observation?
Correct answer: D. it does not identify the cause of observed behavior
- A. it provides an overabundance of information
- B. it deals with behavior not tampered with by outside influences
- C. it limits biased observation through careful record keeping
- D. it does not identify the cause of observed behavior
Explanation
Naturalistic observation records behavior in its normal setting but does not allow the researcher to manipulate variables, so it cannot establish what caused the behavior. Its naturalness is an advantage, not a disadvantage.
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