A researcher is interested in finding out about people's attitudes towards smoking. Which of the following research methods would be the least useful?
A) Focus group
B) Survey
C) Depth interview
D) Observation

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Observation would be the least useful as it is difficult to observe people's attitudes towards smoking without directly asking them. Focus groups, surveys, and depth interviews all involve asking participants directly about their attitudes towards smoking.

A Researcher Is Interested in Finding Out About People's Attitudes