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Naturalistic observation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naturalistic observation is a method of observation, commonly used by psychologists, behavioral scientists and social scientists, that involves observing subjects in their natural habitats. Researche...
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Charles Darwin’s voyage on the HMS Beagle (the basis for his theory of natural selection) ... Jane Goodall's study of chimpanzees ... Dian Fossey’s study of the mountain gorilla...
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The naturalistic observation is a type of study classified under the broader catagory of field studies; nonexperimental approaches used in the field or in real-life settings.
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Naturalistic observation is a technique used to collect behavioral data in real-life situations as opposed to laboratory or other controlled settings. This technique is most useful when little is known about the matter under consideration.
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n naturalistic observation, the most basic of the four methods, the aim is to study behavior in its usual setting, without asking the subjects any questions or administering any tests. The investigator simply observes and records what happens in the natural environment.
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