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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