In a comparison of the social interaction patterns of gorillas, a scientist spends several months observing and recording behavior of gorillas in each group of her samples. This is an example of _______ research.
A) participant observation
B) naturalistic observation
C) survey
D) case study

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This is an example of naturalistic observation because the scientist is observing and recording the behavior of gorillas in their natural habitat without any intervention or manipulation. A) participant observation typically involves the researcher actively participating in the group they are studying, which is not described here. C) surveys involve gathering data through questionnaires or interviews and D) case studies involve in-depth analysis of a particular individual or group, neither of which fully apply to this scenario.

In a Comparison of the Social Interaction Patterns of Gorillas