Dr.Smith participates in a police ride-along program in order to examine the day-to-day activities of police officers.This method of gathering information may best be described as
A) archival research.
B) content analysis.
C) naturalistic observation.
D) an informational approach.

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Naturalistic observation involves observing and recording behavior in the context of everyday situations, without any attempt to manipulate or control the situation. Dr. Smith's participation in a police ride-along program fits this description, as they will be observing the day-to-day activities of police officers in their natural setting. Archival research involves using existing records and data, content analysis involves analyzing the content of various forms of communication, and an informational approach is not a commonly recognized research method.

DrSmith Participates in a Police Ride-Along Program in Order to Examine