A researcher who stands on a street corner recording the gender of the driver of each vehicle, and whether or not the driver comes to a complete stop at the stop sign is engaged in:

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The researcher is observing natural behavior in a real-world setting (on a street corner). They are not manipulating any variables or controlling the environment, so it is not experimentation. It is also not a case study as the researcher is not studying an individual in-depth. Finally, it is not psychological testing as the researcher is not administering any tests or measures to the drivers.

A Researcher Who Stands on a Street Corner Recording the Gender