Mr. Brown is undertaking research in which he is watching the behavior of people as they wait in line at the Department of Labor. He observes over a period of 2 weeks. Each day he goes to the site and tapes conversations as he observes and takes notes. This type of research is called:
A) social survey
B) naturalistic observation
C) random sampling
D) case study

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Naturalistic observation is a research method in which the researcher observes subjects in their natural environment without interfering. Mr. Brown's method of watching and recording people's behavior as they wait in line at the Department of Labor without intervening fits this description.

Mr Brown Is Undertaking Research in Which He Is Watching