Question

a study where you try to observe subjects in a natural environment is a(n):

a. performance study.

b. observational study.

c. experiment.

d. hypothetical study.

Explanation:

An observational study is defined as a research method where subjects are observed in their natural environment without any intervention or manipulation by the researcher. A performance study focuses on measuring performance (not just observation), an experiment involves manipulating variables, and a hypothetical study is based on hypotheses without direct natural observation. So the correct answer is B as it matches the description of observing in a natural environment.

Answer:

B. observational study.