Which of the following descriptive research methods is correctly matched with its description?
A. Case study: A sample of people is asked a series of questions about their thoughts, attitudes, or behaviors.
B. Naturalistic observation: Behavior is investigated in the environment in which it typically occurs, without intervention by the researcher.
C. Archival research: In-depth investigation is conducted of an individual.
D. Survey research: Existing data are examined to test a hypothesis.
Answer: B
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