A developmental psychologist is investigating peer-play interactions among toddlers. She watches the toddlers through a one-way mirror from an adjacent room while they play in their usual nursery classroom during their scheduled free-play hour. The toddlers are completely unaware that they are being observed, and the psychologist does not interact with them at any point.
Which of the following sets of terms correctly classifies this observational study?
Overt, non-participant, naturalistic
Covert, non-participant, naturalistic
Covert, participant, controlled
Overt, participant, controlled
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