Structured observation would probably be the method of choice for a researcher interested in which topic?
A) how toddlers respond to their parents' encouragement to touch a dangerous object
B) frequency of bullying behavior among school children
C) beliefs of the children in an elementary school class about how smart their classmates are
D) a single child's feelings about his friendships

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Structured observation involves systematically observing and recording behavior in a standardized way. This method is useful for researching specific behaviors or reactions, such as how toddlers respond to their parents' encouragement to touch a dangerous object. The other options may require different methods of data collection and analysis, such as surveys or interviews.

Structured Observation Would Probably Be the Method of Choice for a Researcher