Researchers using naturalistic observations to study an animal colony must avoid making friends with the animals to minimize the
A)placebo effect.
B)problem of sampling bias.
C)effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable.
D)effects of the observer on the observed.

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Naturalistic observation aims to study behaviors in their natural environment without interference. Making friends with the animals could alter their natural behaviors, thus affecting the validity of the observations. This is known as the effects of the observer on the observed, where the presence or actions of the observer inadvertently influence the behavior of the subjects being observed.

Researchers Using Naturalistic Observations to Study an Animal Colony Must