According to the classification of data gathering approaches in the text, the use of the Uniform Crime Reports for research purposes would be considered an example of:
A) an experiment
B) survey research
C) participant observation
D) unobtrusive measures

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The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) are compiled from data provided by law enforcement agencies across the United States. Researchers using UCR data are not actively engaging with subjects or manipulating variables; instead, they analyze existing data that was collected without the influence of the researcher's presence or actions. This approach is considered unobtrusive because it does not involve direct interaction with research subjects.

According to the Classification of Data Gathering Approaches in the Text