In structured field observations,the data collection form resembles a survey questionnaire.For example,the environmental surveys are used for which of the following research purposes?
A) counting the number of parking tickets given in a specific part of town
B) planning police strategies in drug enforcement and to assess the impact of those strategies
C) asking juveniles why they use graffiti
D) asking inmates why they committed their crime

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Environmental surveys would not be used for counting parking tickets or asking inmates why they committed their crime. They could potentially be used for asking juveniles why they use graffiti, but this would not be the primary purpose of an environmental survey. Planning police strategies in drug enforcement and assessing the impact of those strategies would be a relevant research purpose for an environmental survey.

In Structured Field Observations,the Data Collection Form Resembles a Survey