A researcher has recorded that on the playground, boys are more likely to use physical aggression to get what they want, but that girls are more likely to use verbal aggression to get what they want.This researcher most likely employed a(n) ________ research method.

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The researcher has directly observed behavior on the playground in order to gather data, which is the hallmark of observational research. Archival research involves analyzing existing data or records, experimental research involves manipulating variables and comparing groups, and interview research involves asking participants questions directly. None of these methods match the description provided in the question.

A Researcher Has Recorded That on the Playground, Boys Are