A drawback of using observation as a data collection method is that:
A)it is inaccurate in measuring overt behavior.
B)it cannot be used to study cross-cultural differences.
C)it is appropriate only for frequently occurring behaviors.
D)it cannot be used to collect sensitive data about respondents.

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Observation is time-consuming and can only be used for frequent behaviours. If a behaviour happens too infrequently or sporadically, observing it enough times to get an accurate understanding of its patterns is unlikely.

A Drawback of Using Observation as a Data Collection Method