A naturalistic observational approach is especially useful in the earlier stages of scientific investigation for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that it

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Naturalistic observation is great for initial exploration of phenomena, generating hypotheses, and identifying variables and potential relationships. However, it does not allow for the control and manipulation of variables necessary to establish cause-effect relationships, which typically require experimental methods.  Cause and effect relationships if they exist would have to be established in the laboratory. This might happen after the initial stage of observation when hypotheses are just beginning to be formulated.

A Naturalistic Observational Approach Is Especially Useful in the Earlier