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A disadvantage of naturalistic observation is that it cannot be used to: study all issues or phenomena. investigate complex social settings. provide a complete picture of what occurred in a setting. develop theories based on the observations of the study.

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study all issues or phenomena.

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Naturalistic observation is a research method commonly used by psychologists, anthropologists, and sociologists. This technique involves observing subjects in their natural environment, it is used to the intention of understanding a problem. However, as a disadvantage, there is a perspective limited to the observer and even the observed situation can be artificial.

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