D.J. is working on a research team that is gathering information on how freshmen students view their first year of college. D.J.'s team wants to use a flexible conversational style that allows for follow-up questions in order to gather as much information as possible. Which technique is best suited for this type of study?
A) Structured observations
B) A structured interview
C) An open-ended interview
D) Naturalistic observations

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An open-ended interview is the best technique for this type of study, as it allows for a flexible conversational style that encourages follow-up questions and the gathering of as much information as possible. Structured observations and a structured interview would limit the amount of information gathered, and naturalistic observations may not be as focused on the specific topic of freshmen students' views on their first year of college.

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