Kristy is interested in conducting research on the table manners of children while eating.She concludes that a laboratory setting would be most appropriate for the research.Kristy's research supervisor at her college disagrees and suggests she rethink her research setting.What piece of advice would you give to Kristy?
A) get another research supervisor
B) conduct the research using naturalistic observation
C) use case-study techniques
D) consider using the animal model, focusing on baby chimps

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Naturalistic observation would allow Kristy to observe the table manners of children in a more realistic setting, such as a home or school environment. This would provide more valid and reliable data than an artificial laboratory setting that may not accurately reflect the behavior of children in their natural surroundings.

Kristy Is Interested in Conducting Research on the Table Manners