Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. a researcher wants to observe the playground behavior of preschoolers. in order to conduct the experiment, video cameras are secretly placed in several areas of the playground. the researcher is conducting the research by using which descriptive research method? a. naturalistic observation b. longitudinal study c. cross-sectional study d. case study

The correct answer is A. Naturalistic observation

Explanation:

In research, naturalistic observation is one of the most common methods used for studying multiple phenomena, this method is about observing a natural habitat or scenario without intervening on it, which implies the subjects are not aware they are being observed and therefore, they act as they commonly do. In the case presented, the researcher is clearly using naturalistic observation as the main method because he observes the behavior of preschoolers in a natural context and by using hidden video cameras that imply children are not aware of the researcher and therefore act naturally.