Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
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 — Observing people in their native habitat over years is naturalistic observation, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Observing people in their native habitat over years is naturalistic observation, so that is the answer.
★Naturalistic observation watches behaviour as it naturally occurs, without interference.
★So observing people in their own habitat over a long time is exactly this method.
★A case study focuses on one unit in depth, not this broad watching in a natural setting.
★The experimental method manipulates conditions, which would disturb the natural behaviour.
★A correlational study measures how variables relate, so watching behaviour in its habitat is naturalistic observation.
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