Question

Carla noticed that most students got to the college around 8:00 am, and proposed that in order to get a good parking spot, a student would need to get to the college before 7:45 am. She decided to observe for a few weeks to see if she was right. This type of research is_____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

A field research

Explanation:

Carla noticed that most students got to the college around 8:00 am, and proposed that in order to get a good parking spot, a student would need to get to the college before 7:45 am. She decided to observe for a few weeks to see if she was right. This type of research is a field research.

Field research is a type of research that involves the study, observation, interaction and understanding your test subjects while they are in their natural state or environment. Observational studies, survey research and data collection are examples of field research. Notice that Carla did not notify anyone of the study, he simply observed and the individuals were in their natural state or environment, it was an observational study.