When would records or data-available methods of data collection be most appropriate?
A) When research subjects are illiterate
B) When participants are not reliable historians
C) When the goal of research is to analyze trends and change over time
D) When the researcher suspects that the subject may be attempting to alter responses to please the researcher

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Correct C: Records and other data-available methods of data collection are good for analyzing trends and change over time.
Incorrect A: Subject literacy level does not mandate use of records.
Incorrect B: Unreliable historiAnswer do not mandate use of records,as their previous records may also be problematic.
Incorrect D: Subject acquiescence or social desirability can be controlled by questioning techniques rather than use of records.

When Would Records or Data-Available Methods of Data Collection Be