In structured field observations, the data collection form resembles a survey questionnaire. For example, the environmental surveys are used for which of the following research purposes?

a. counting the number of parking tickets given in a specific part of town
b. planning police strategies in drug enforcement and to assess the impact of those strategies
c. asking juveniles why they use graffiti
d. asking inmates why they committed their crimes


Answer: b. planning police strategies in drug enforcement and to assess the impact of those strategies

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