A researcher using naturalistic observation will gathering scientific information by:
A)measuring participants on at least two variables.
B)unobtrusively watching people in their normal environments.
C)manipulating a variable and then measuring any effect on behavior.
D)administering surveys to participants which ask questions about their daily lives.

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Naturalistic observation involves observing people in their natural environment without interfering with their behavior. This allows researchers to gather data on how people behave in real-life situations, rather than in a controlled laboratory setting. Therefore, the best choice is B, unobtrusively watching people in their normal environments.

A Researcher Using Naturalistic Observation Will Gathering Scientific Information By