John is conducting a survey of random students outside his college library.He is interested in knowing the different types of books they borrow from the library.This is an example of

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This scenario is an example of field research because John is conducting his survey outside the college library, which is a real-world setting. He is collecting data in a natural environment rather than in a controlled laboratory setting (C) or through manipulation of variables in an experimental design (B). Additionally, he is only observing and collecting data without intervening or influencing the participants, which is a characteristic of correlational research (A), although he is not necessarily looking for a correlation in this case.

John Is Conducting a Survey of Random Students Outside His