Of the following types of observation for qualitative data collection, which is considered the LEAST obtrusive?
A) Participant observer
B) Nonparticipant observer
C) Overt observer
D) Privileged observer

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A nonparticipant observer is considered the least obtrusive as they do not participate in the activity being observed and can observe naturally occurring behavior without disrupting it. Participant observers may alter behavior as they are actively involved in the activity being observed, while overt observers and privileged observers may be more obtrusive as their presence may influence the behavior being observed.

Of the Following Types of Observation for Qualitative Data Collection