Asked by Roselle Lagmay on Jun 22, 2024
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Anastasia is interested in studying the parental behaviors displayed by sea turtles. She spends three months scuba diving off the Mexican coast observing and recording the range of behaviors that the sea turtles there display. This research method can be categorized as:
A) content analysis.
B) naturalistic observation.
C) archival research.
D) experimental analysis.
Naturalistic Observation
A research technique involving observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention.
Parental Behaviors
Actions or patterns of activities exhibited by parents in the course of nurturing and raising their offspring.
Sea Turtles
Marine reptiles characterized by a bony or leathery shell and flippers, known for their long-distance migrations between feeding grounds and beaches where they nest.
- Describe the aspects and applications of naturalistic observation.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the aspects and applications of naturalistic observation.
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