The ________ observation of individuals permits a researcher to speed up the data gathering process by initiating the observational situation rather than waiting for it to occur.
A)artificial
B)planned
C)natural
D)deterministic

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Artificial observation refers to situations where the researcher initiates the observational condition, allowing for more control and efficiency in data gathering. Natural observation refers to situations where the researcher observes individuals in their everyday settings, which may be time-consuming and less controllable. Planned observation may refer to either artificial or natural observation, but the key aspect is that the observation is intentionally planned in advance rather than spontaneously occurring during research. Deterministic is not a relevant term to observational research.

The ________ Observation of Individuals Permits a Researcher to Speed