In a(n) _______________ study, a researcher carefully and systematically watches and records behaviour, taking care to avoid affecting the subjects being studied.

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In an observational study, the researcher simply observes and records behavior without intervening or manipulating any variables, in order to gain an understanding of natural behavior in a particular context or setting. This type of study does not involve any manipulation or control of variables, which would be the focus of an experimental study. Exploratory studies are less systematic and tend to be more open-ended, while a double-blind study involves both the researcher and the participants being unaware of which group they are in (control or experimental), which is not relevant to this question.

In A(n) _______________ Study, a Researcher Carefully and Systematically Watches