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 to gather as much information as possible. Which technique is best suited for this type of study?
A) structured observations
B) structured interviews
C) open-ended interviews
D) naturalistic observations

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Open-ended interviews allow for flexibility and follow-up questions, making them the best choice for gathering as much information as possible on the freshmen students' views of their first year of college. Structured observations and interviews would limit the amount of information gathered, and naturalistic observations may not be appropriate for studying students' perceptions and experiences.

DJ Is Working on a Research Team That Is Gathering