Steve and Naomi are counting the empty whiskey bottles in trashcans to measure the level of whiskey consumption in town. These researchers are using a method of research referred to as ________.
A) documentation
B) participant observation
C) survey research
D) unobtrusive measures

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Steve and Naomi are not directly interacting with participants or asking them questions, they are using unobtrusive measures (counting empty whiskey bottles) to measure behavior without directly affecting it. Neither documentation nor survey research accurately describe their method of research, and while they are indeed observing behavior, they are not participating in it, ruling out participant observation.

Steve and Naomi Are Counting the Empty Whiskey Bottles in Trashcans