I watch television for several one hour periods randomly dispersed throughout the month. Each time I watch it, I also make a note of whether at least one murder was depicted during that period of time. This is best described as a(n) method of determining the overall depiction of homicide on television.

Time sample

Explanation:

Time sample method is the process in which the subject is observed for certain period of time interval for noting occurrence of process and then gathering information according to it. It is conducted for knowing about behavior of subject.

According to the question, time sample method is used for observing and noting the occurrence of murder scene everyday in a month at particular time intervals .

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