Going to a playground for an hour each day for two weeks and recording girl-boy exchanges would be an example of

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This is an example of naturalistic observation because the researcher is observing behavior in a natural setting (the playground) without manipulating any variables or influencing the behavior of the children. A case study would involve a more in-depth examination of a single individual or group, while a survey would involve asking specific questions to a larger group of people. An experiment would involve manipulating one or more variables in a controlled setting to observe their effects on behavior.

Going to a Playground for an Hour Each Day for Two