Roger went to McDonald's to observe people eating in fast-food restaurants. He brought a camera crew and bright lights, and they all wore yellow jump suits. Roger said he wanted to do a naturalistic observation but may have had some problems because of ________.
A) room crowding
B) observer effects
C) participant observation
D) eating McDonald's food

Question

Roger went to McDonald's to observe people eating in fast-food restaurants. He brought a camera crew and bright lights, and they all wore yellow jump suits. Roger said he wanted to do a naturalistic observation but may have had some problems because of ________.
A) room crowding
B) observer effects 
C) participant observation
D) eating McDonald's food

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The observer effects could occur due to the presence of the camera crew and bright lights, which may influence the behavior of the participants and lead to them not acting naturally. Additionally, the yellow jumpsuits worn by the crew might also affect the naturalness of the observation. Options A, C, and D are not relevant to the potential problems with the observation.

Roger Went to McDonald's to Observe People Eating in Fast-Food