Tracy decides to employ naturalistic observation on students within her halls of residence.A potential problem with this type of observation is she
A) may be unable to experience the day-to-day behaviours within the halls of residence.
B) does not know the members she is observing.
C) may lose the objectivity needed to conduct the scientific observation.
D) is not using concealed observation.

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Naturalistic observation can be prone to observer bias, where the observer's own beliefs and experiences can influence their interpretation of the behaviors they observe. This can compromise the objectivity needed to conduct scientific observation.

Tracy Decides to Employ Naturalistic Observation on Students Within Her