Which of the following modes of observation does NOT require the researcher to intrude to some degree on whatever he or she is studying?
A)Interviews
B)Focus groups
C)Complete participant observation
D)Content analysis
E)Telephone surveys

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Content analysis does not require the researcher to intrude on whatever he or she is studying. It involves analyzing already existing data, such as media or documents, without the need for direct interaction with participants. The other options, such as interviews, focus groups, and complete participant observation, all involve some degree of intrusion by the researcher. Telephone surveys involve a level of intrusion as the researcher is still interrupting the participant's daily routine, but it is less intrusive than other modes of observation.

Which of the Following Modes of Observation Does NOT Require