Jill is an ethnographic researcher who is interested in the before school gymnasium club (BSGC) students. Students in the BSGC come to school early each day to play unstructured games in the middle school gym. Which of the following is a typical data collection scenario for her research?

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The best data collection scenario for ethnographic research would involve observing the students' behaviors in the BSGC setting. This would allow for a deeper understanding of the dynamics and culture of the group, as well as potential social and developmental outcomes for the participants. Surveys from parents and teachers (A) may provide useful information, but may not capture the full picture of the students' experiences. Trends in the number of BSGC students (B) may also be informative, but may not provide insight into the lived experiences of the participants. Surveying activity level and BMI (D) may be useful for certain research questions, but may not be directly relevant to understanding the BSGC program.

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