A contrived observational setting,as compared to a natural setting
A)usually speeds the data collection process.
B)has greater external validity.
C)results in higher cost research.
D)limits the use of electrical or mechanical equipment.
E)involves waiting for the phenomenon of interest to occur.

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A contrived observational setting is intentionally set up to observe a specific phenomenon, which can often lead to more efficient data collection, as opposed to waiting for a certain event to occur in a natural setting. However, this setting may have lower external validity as it is not occurring naturally.

A Contrived Observational Setting,as Compared to a Natural Setting