An example of unobtrusive data collection is(are):
A)an interview with college freshmen to determine why they selected a particular school.
B)a laboratory experiment designed to learn whether people really prefer Pepsi or Coke.
C)a mailed survey designed to discern students' attitudes toward a planned change in the school's calendar.
D)a researcher who joins a fraternity to understand its rituals.
E)examining the wear on the tires of squad cars to determine the extent of police patrols.

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Examining the wear on tires of squad cars to determine the extent of police patrols is an example of unobtrusive data collection because the data is collected without directly observing or interfering with the behavior being studied. The wear on the tires is a natural record of the police patrols and does not require any active participation from the police officers. The other options involve more active involvement or direct questioning of participants, making them less unobtrusive.

An Example of Unobtrusive Data Collection Is(are)