In a study of the social interactions of the homeless in a busy railroad station, the researcher poses as a homeless woman and keeps a daily record of all of her interactions with other people, including the homeless, commuters, public officials (e.g., police officers), and those who work in the station. This is an example of
a. survey research
b. participant observation
c. an experiment
d. archival research
Question 2
When subjects are not randomly assigned, but rather come to the study as members of each condition a ____ variable is being used.
a. manipulated independent
b. dependent
c. nonmanipulated independent
d. nonmanipulated dependent