Naturalistic Observation
Description
Observing natural Phenomenon
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No lab controls
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Strengths
No artificial and limited setting of the laboratory
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Uses nature to validate some laboratory finding or theoretical concept.
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Limitations
Describes but not explains behavior
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Takes a long time
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Difficult to observe habits witjout disturbing the habitat
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Example
Do eagles hunt in packs ?
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