Which of the following is an advantage of observation as a method of data collection in a study?
1. Respondents can remain anonymous.
2. It directly captures an event and behaviors.
3. Subjects may be anxious because they are being observed.
4. It is less time-consuming than a questionnaire.
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Rationale 1: Respondents in an observation are known to the researcher; they are not anonymous.
Rationale 2: Observation allows the researcher to visualize and record an event as it occurs.
Rationale 3: Subjects may become anxious during an observation, and this would be a disadvantage.
Rationale 4: An observation is a more time-consuming data collection technique than an interview.
Global Rationale:
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