You are sitting on a park bench in a major metropolitan area from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and you note the number of people who walk by, whether or not they litter, and their sex. What type of research method are you are engaging in?

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This is an example of naturalistic observation, as the researcher is observing individuals' behavior in a natural setting without manipulating anything.

You Are Sitting on a Park Bench in a Major