The observation of individuals as they read the labels of canned goods in a grocery store would be an example of ________ observation.
A)artificial
B)planned
C)natural
D)deterministic

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Natural observation involves observing individuals in their natural environment without any intervention or manipulation by the researcher. In this case, individuals are being observed while they shop for canned goods, which is a natural setting for grocery shopping. It is not artificial, as the environment is not created or manipulated by the researcher. It may or may not be planned, depending on whether the observer had pre-planned to observe individuals in the grocery store, or if they happened upon the situation naturally. There is no indication that this observation is deterministic, as the behavior of individuals in the grocery store cannot be predicted with certainty.

The Observation of Individuals as They Read the Labels of Canned