What type of data collection method could be used in a study assessing the crying patterns and feeding patterns of infants related to their gestational age at birth?
A) Interviews
B) Observation
C) Semantic differential scale
D) Visual analogue scale

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Observation allows for direct visualization of behaviors or events. The use of the other measures is inappropriate for this population because infants cannot think critically or articulate their experiences.
Interviews are not appropriate for this study example.
A semantic differential scale would not be appropriate for the study example.
A visual analogue scale is not appropriate for this study example.

What Type of Data Collection Method Could Be Used in a Study