Which of the following would not be an aim of data collection when employing a qualitative observation approach?
A) Remain as objective as possible in gathering/recording the data.
B) Ensure the observer has integrated into the group.
C) Prevent artificiality or other changes in subjects' behavior due to the presence of the observer.
D) Take precautionary measures to ensure the reliability and validity involved in recording the data.

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The aim of ensuring the observer has integrated into the group aligns more with participant observation, a specific method within qualitative research, rather than a general aim of all qualitative observation approaches. The primary focus of qualitative observation is to understand phenomena in their natural settings, emphasizing the importance of the observer's objectivity, minimizing the observer's influence on participants, and ensuring the reliability and validity of the data collected.

Which of the Following Would Not Be an Aim of Data