A researcher spent several years observing the social behaviour of people in their native habitat. The research method used here is

ACase study

BExperimental method

CCorrelational study

DNaturalistic observation ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Naturalistic observation

Explanation

Watching people's behaviour for years in their native habitat is naturalistic observation.

A case study centers on one unit rather than open field watching.

The experimental method manipulates variables, absent here.

A correlational study measures association between variables.

Naturalistic observation records behaviour without any interference.

It offers high ecological validity but little control.

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