DJ Is Working on a Research Team That Is Gathering

question 128

Multiple Choice

D.J. is working on a research team that is gathering information on how freshmen students view their first year of college. D.J.'s team wants to use a flexible conversational style that allows for follow-up questions to gather as much information as possible. Which technique is best suited for this type of study?

• A) structured observations
• B) structured interviews
• C) open-ended interviews
• D) naturalistic observations

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