Loretta and her friend Simon sat on a bench in the food court at the mall all day on Saturday to observe communication and eating patterns of different ages, sexes, and ethnicities. Loretta and her friend Simon needed this information to complete a paper for their sociology class and had decided on what behaviors they were going to focus on prior to their observation on Saturday. This is an example of:
A) laboratory observation.
B) systematic observation.
C) analogue study.
D) participant observation.

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The scenario describes systematic observation, which involves carefully planned and structured observations of specific behaviors or phenomena. Laboratory observation typically involves studying behaviors in a controlled environment, analogue study involves simulating real-life situations, and participant observation involves actively participating in the group being observed. However, none of these options accurately describe the scenario provided.

Loretta and Her Friend Simon Sat on a Bench in the Food