RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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Observing a Grizzly Bear in the forest.
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Observing Michael Jordan on a basketball court.
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Observing a lion at the zoo.
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Observing Tom Hanks on the set of a movie.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Examples range from watching an animal’s eating patterns in the forest to observing the behavior of students in a school setting. During naturalistic observation, researchers take great care using unobtrusive methods to avoid interfering with the behavior they are observing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages of naturalistic observation The downsides of naturalistic observation include its lack of scientific control, ethical considerations, and potential for bias from observers and subjects.
Detailed explanation-3: -In naturalistic observation, the goal of the research is to observe participants in their natural setting and avoid any intervention or interference with the normal course of events.
Detailed explanation-4: -Participants Either humans or animals can be the subjects of naturalistic observation. The methodological issues are availability of participants, respecting their privacy, and whether observations will be conducted from an open or concealed position.