Dr. Sam collects data on how often strangers approach one another by sitting at the park on weekend afternoons and jotting down what people do. One strength of this observational approach is that it
A) occurs in a real-world setting.
B) involves a structured set of interview questions.
C) allows for a great deal of control over the observational setting.
D) shows how people behave when they know they are being observed.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

One strength of Dr. Sam's observational approach is that it occurs in a real-world setting, which allows for natural behavior to be observed. This increases the external validity of the study. The other answer options are not applicable to this type of observational study.

Dr Sam Collects Data on How Often Strangers Approach One