Sandy is interested in determining how long bear cubs stay with their mother. She spends several years studying their behaviour in Yellowstone Park, noting dates of birth and time of leaving mother for several bear families. This is an example of
A) the case study method.
B) the experimental method.
C) the survey method.
D) naturalistic observation.

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Sandy is using naturalistic observation, where she is observing the bears in their natural habitat and noting their behaviour without interfering in any way. The other methods mentioned (case study, experimental, and survey) involve more intervention or manipulation by the researcher.

Sandy Is Interested in Determining How Long Bear Cubs Stay