Limitations of naturalistic observation include the
A)small amount of information gained for the effort involved.
B)inconvenience and expense of conducting these observations in controlled laboratory settings.
C)problems of observer effects and observer bias.
D)problem of not being able to follow the APA code of research ethics using this research method.

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Naturalistic observation can lead to observer effects (where the presence of the observer alters the behavior of those being observed) and observer bias (where the observer's expectations influence their interpretation of the behaviors). These are significant limitations of this research method.

Limitations of Naturalistic Observation Include the