For the purpose of obtaining information about services needed to meet community needs, business leaders within a community were interviewed. This method of obtaining needs assessment data is called a:
A) Community forum
B) Key informant interview
C) Survey of existing agencies
D) Indicator approach

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A key informant interview involves gathering information from individuals who are knowledgeable about a community's needs and services. Business leaders can be considered key informants and their insights can provide valuable information for a needs assessment. A community forum is a group meeting where community members can voice their concerns and ideas. A survey of existing agencies involves gathering information from organizations that already provide services in the community. The indicator approach involves analyzing existing data to determine community needs. While all of these methods can be useful in needs assessment, the scenario specifically describes interviews with business leaders, which aligns with a key informant interview.

For the Purpose of Obtaining Information About Services Needed to Meet