- (D) One of the hallmarks of the experimental method is the ability to control for various
confounding variables, while naturalistic observation is primarily a descriptive method that tried
to convey a realistic picture of a phenomenon rather than artificially manipulate and control it.
Experiments typically yield quantitative data; naturalistic observation often yields both quantitative
and qualitative data. Naturalistic observation involves observation, not surveys; in experiments,
the dependent variable measured may or may not be behavioral. While naturalistic observation
typically takes place in something we could describe as the field, experiments may take place in
either the lab or the field. Finally, both experiments and naturalistic observation may yield
statistically significant results.
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