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 using?

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The researcher is observing people's behavior in a natural setting without any manipulation or interference. Therefore, it is an example of naturalistic observation. Other options do not fit the scenario described in the question. A case study involves a deep analysis of one individual or group, whereas correlation and casual observation involve manipulating variables or making assumptions about causation, neither of which are happening in this scenario.

You Are Sitting on a Park Bench in a Major