A method of data collection where the situation of interest is watched and the relevant facts, actions, or behaviors are recorded is called:
A) observation.
B) communication.
C) deduction.
D) extrapolation.
E) interpretation.

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Observation involves systematically watching and recording the situation of interest, making it an appropriate method of data collection in fields such as psychology, anthropology, and animal behavior. Communication involves talking to individuals or groups to gather information, deduction involves drawing conclusions based on existing knowledge, extrapolation involves extending existing data to make predictions, and interpretation involves making sense of data or events based on personal biases or perspectives.

A Method of Data Collection Where the Situation of Interest