Which Method of Data Collection Is Involved When a Researcher

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which method of data collection is involved when a researcher counts and records the number of students wearing backpacks on campus in a given day?

• A)An experiment.
• B)A survey.
• C)Direct observation.
• D)None of these choices.

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