AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -As an example of naturalistic observation, the study of parent-child interaction may involve videotaping the parent and child in their home either as they go about their daily routine or as they perform an activity given to them by the researcher.

Detailed explanation-2: -Naturalistic observation is a qualitative research method where you record the behaviors of your research subjects in real world settings. You avoid interfering with or influencing any variables in a naturalistic observation. You can think of naturalistic observation as “people watching” with a purpose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Further, naturalistic observation is a non-experimental study in which behavior is systematically observed and recorded. This study is non-experimental because nothing is manipulated or controlled hence we cannot arrive at a causal conclusion using this approach.