Which of the following characterized Crowley et al.'s observational study in a science museum?
A) they used participant observation rather than naturalistic observation (because the parents were involved
B) unlike most naturalistic observation studies, they were able to obtain informed consent
C) because they used videotape, they did not need to determine interobserver reliability
D) they explained their results (parents explaining science more to boys than girls) by simply pointing out that the boys asked more questions than the girls did

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Obtaining informed consent is a characteristic of observational studies conducted in public settings, such as museums or parks. This is because people visiting these places have a reasonable expectation of privacy and may not want to be observed without their knowledge or consent. The other options do not accurately describe the characteristics of Crowley et al.'s observational study.

Which of the Following Characterized Crowley Et Al