An educational psychologist is studying peer-interaction patterns among nursery children. To do this, the researcher sits in the corner of the classroom in full view of the children, making notes on a tally sheet every time a child shares a toy. The researcher does not join in with any of the classroom activities.
Which of the following classifications correctly describes this observation?
Overt, participant, naturalistic
Overt, non-participant, naturalistic
Covert, non-participant, controlled
Covert, participant, naturalistic
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