Question

Observation is an appropriate method for data collection in all of the following conditions except _____. A. purpose must be disguisedB. natural setting is necessaryC. anonymity is desiredD. memory decay is a factorE. behavioral data is needed

Answer 1

Answer: OPTION C

Explanation: Observation is a data collection method under which the analyst tries to gather the knowledge about the subject data by observing the different phenomena related to the data .

A. Purpose must be disguised as the observations are done for the collection of data and can affect the judgement of observer.

B. A natural setting is necessary or there might be some unfair results in observation.

C. Anonymity is not desired as it could hide some important perspectives of the subject leading to false observations.

D. Memory decay is  a factor in considering observation as it can result in improper results.

E. Observation can not be done on quantitative data.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (c) anonymity is desired is correct.

Explanation:

Observation is an information gathering strategy. Where the observers looks at the general population in the normally occurring circumstances or in the natural settings.  

He needs to hint the reason for the perception and furthermore need to share the adequate data about their exploration.  

Memory decay plays a very important role under this kind of data collection method.