You are part of a design team developing a smartphone application aimed at birdwatchers. Users will make a recording of the bird's call and then the app will identify the species of bird by comparing the recording with a central database. What would be the BEST way to uncover the user requirements for this app?
A) Spend tine with a small number of birdwatchers and observe their behaviour
B) Administer a survey to a large number of potential users who subscribe to a birdwatching magazine
C) Run a focus group with people who own recordings of bird songs
D) Meet with business stakeholders within organization to identify the key business requirements

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Spending time with a small number of birdwatchers and observing their behavior would be the best way to uncover user requirements for this app. This would provide insight into the specific needs and preferences of the target audience, allowing the design team to tailor the app to their needs. Surveys and focus groups can also be helpful, but they may not provide as much in-depth information as direct observation. Meeting with business stakeholders would be important for identifying key business requirements, but may not provide much insight into user needs.

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