Structured observations differ from naturalistic observations in that they
A) use correlations to assess the strength and direction of a relationship.
B) create a situation that is likely to elicit the behavior of choice.
C) sample behaviors of interest in everyday situations.
D) manipulate independent variables to see the effects on dependent variables.

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Structured observations create a situation that is designed to elicit a specific behavior, whereas naturalistic observations sample behaviors in everyday situations without manipulation. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the features of structured observations.

Structured Observations Differ from Naturalistic Observations in That They