Which method of data collection is most appropriate for a nurse researcher to use in a survey study?
A) Videotaping of people-to-people interactions
B) Direct participant observation
C) Unstructured interview
D) Questionnaires

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Correct D: Questionnaires are the best method for a survey study.
Incorrect A: Videotaping of interpersonal interactions is more common for observational and focus group studies.
Incorrect B: Direct participant observation is used in qualitative and observational type studies.
Incorrect C: Unstructured interviews are not usually appropriate for survey design.

Which Method of Data Collection Is Most Appropriate for a Nurse