In analyzing data from naturalistic observation, a good strategy is to:
a. avoid using inferential statistics.
b. avoid using descriptive statistics.
c. start with common behavior and then move to uncommon behavior.
d. analyze uncommon behavior first, and then common behavior.
C
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