Naturalistic observation

Descrirption

Observing Natural Phenomenon
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No lab controls
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Limitations

Takes a long time
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Difficult to observe habits withour disturbing habitat
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Strengths

No artificial and limited setting of the laboratory
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using nature to validate some laboratory finding or theoretical concept.
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Example

Testing the effect of carbon dioxide on photosynthesis rate

All Variables like water, sunlight and humidity are kept constant
The amount of Carbon dioxide given to the plant changes(Independent Variable)
The rate of photosynthesis is measured (Dependent Variable)
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