Which of the following statements is least likely to be correct in comparing naturalistic to systematic observation?
A) Systematic observation studies are designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas naturalistic studies are not.
B) Data in systematic observation studies are more likely to be qualitative,whereas naturalistic studies are likely to be quantitative.
C) Systematic observation studies observe specific behaviours in specific settings,whereas naturalistic studies do not.
D) Systematic observation studies are much less global than are naturalistic observation studies.

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This statement is least likely to be correct because it is not always true. While systematic observation studies may sometimes rely on more qualitative data, they can also use quantitative data, and the opposite is true for naturalistic observation studies. Therefore, option B is the least likely to be correct in comparing naturalistic to systematic observation. The other options are all generally correct in distinguishing between the two types of observation.

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