Which of the following statements about naturalistic observations is true?
A)Naturalistic observations often make use of the double-blind procedure.
B)Naturalistic observations do not contribute to making causal conclusions.
C)Naturalistic observations tend to have low external validity.
D)Naturalistic observations tend to have more independent than dependent variables.

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Naturalistic observations are designed to observe behaviors in their natural environments without manipulation by the researcher, making it difficult to establish cause and effect relationships. They do not manipulate variables or control for external factors, which is necessary for making causal conclusions.

Which of the Following Statements About Naturalistic Observations Is True