Asked by Megan Renee on May 09, 2024

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Jolyn believed that there were gender differences in driving habits.To test this hypothesis,she stood near a quiet intersection.Jolyn recorded the gender of each driver who approached a stop sign,and also whether the individual came to a complete stop before proceeding into the intersection.What sort of research is Jolyn conducting

A)  psychological testing 
B)  naturalistic observation 
C)  experiment with two dependent variables 
D)  case study research

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, and demographics, typically attributed to or distinguishing between males and females.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving observing subjects in their natural environment without intervening, in order to study behavior in a real-world setting.

Driving Habits

Patterns or behaviors that drivers consistently demonstrate while operating a vehicle, which can influence safety and efficiency on the road.

  • Contrast the methodologies used in experimental research, naturalistic observation, case studies, and correlational analyses.
  • Understand the use of research methodologies to study behavior in natural contexts.
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Eslam HassanMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Jolyn is conducting naturalistic observation by observing behavior in a natural setting without manipulating any variables. She is recording the gender of the drivers and their behavior at the stop sign.