Question

which of these is a descriptive research technique?
an experiment
naturalistic observation
correlation
cause - effect analysis

Explanation:

Descriptive research techniques aim to describe a phenomenon. Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in its natural environment to describe it. Experiments test cause - effect, correlation examines relationships without causation, and cause - effect analysis is about determining causality, not just description. So naturalistic observation is a descriptive research technique.

Answer:

B. naturalistic observation