Dr. Ginsburg wants to study possible gender differences in the willingness of young children to engage in risky behaviors. To gather data, Ginsburg and a co-researcher carefully and unobtrusively observe the willingness of boys and girls to try risky behaviors at a local zoo, such as petting a burro or feeding different animals. Dr. Ginsburg is using _____ to gather data.
A) naturalistic observation
B) a survey
C) the case study method
D) a representative sample

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Dr. Ginsburg is using naturalistic observation to gather data by observing the behavior of young children at a local zoo. The other options, such as a survey, case study method or a representative sample, do not accurately describe the method being used.

Dr Ginsburg Wants to Study Possible Gender Differences in the Willingness