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Weaknesses of Naturalistic Observation
A major weakness of naturalistic observation is the lack of control over variables, which makes it difficult to establish cause-and-effect relationships. This method is also susceptible to observer bias, where a researcher's preconceived notions may influence their interpretation of the observed behaviors.
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Evaluating a Research Conclusion
A researcher wants to study aggression in children on a school playground. The researcher has a hypothesis that children who play physically demanding games are more likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors. During the observation period, the researcher focuses primarily on the children playing sports and meticulously records every instance of pushing, shoving, or yelling within that group, while paying less attention to children engaged in quieter activities. Which of the following describes the most significant methodological weakness in this specific study?