AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Naturalistic observation is a method that involves observing subjects in their natural environment. The goal is to look at behavior in a natural setting without intervention.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term observational research is used to refer to several different types of non-experimental studies in which behavior is systematically observed and recorded.

Detailed explanation-3: -Observation entails the systematic noting and recording of events, behaviors, and artifacts (objects) in the social setting chosen for study. The observational record is frequently referred to as field notes-detailed, nonjudgmental, concrete descriptions of what has been observed.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.