A researcher sits besides a playground, carefully observing a small group of children. The method being utilized is ___________?
Correct answer: A. field study
- A. field study
- B. case history
- C. survey
- D. life history
Explanation
A field study observes behavior in a natural setting, such as children playing on a playground, without arranging the setting as a laboratory experiment. A case history or life history would focus on an individual or a detailed developmental record.
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