Primatologist Chan Lee, studied different groups of gorillas over a period of 18 years. She studied them daily in the subtropical forests of Africa to understand their mating and reproductive habits. Based on her observations, Chan found that male gorillas are ready to mate when they are 15 years of age. In this scenario, the descriptive method of research used by Chan can be best termed as a(n) ________.

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Naturalistic observation is the method used by Chan Lee, as she observed gorillas in their natural habitat over a long period without manipulating the environment or the gorillas' behavior.

Primatologist Chan Lee, Studied Different Groups of Gorillas Over a Period