Natural experiment

• What is a strength of naturalistic observation related to ecological validity?

  High ecological validity
• Why are demand characteristics considered a strength in naturalistic observation?

  There are few demand characteristics present
• How does naturalistic observation allow researchers to address real-life issues?

  It allows study of real life problems
• What is a limitation of naturalistic observation regarding replication?

  Virtually impossible to replicate findings
• What does the limitation of confounding variables imply in naturalistic observation?

  Possibilities for confounding variables are endless