Using unstructured observation:
A)The researcher is likely to do a bad job of observing the phenomenon under investigation.
B)The researcher has failed to properly prepare for the observation exercise.
C)The researcher goes into the field and simply observes the action or phenomenon under investigation in the research project. The recorded observations can be recorded in the research diary, or in a field diary used specifically for this purpose.
D)The researcher will have to engage in an unstructured analysis of the data gathered.

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Unstructured observation involves the researcher simply observing the phenomenon without a pre-determined set of guidelines or criteria. The data gathered from unstructured observation can be recorded in a field diary, and the researcher will have to engage in an unstructured analysis of the data gathered. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because the quality of observation is subjective and depends on the researcher's skills and experience. Option B is incorrect as there is no mention of the researcher failing to prepare for the observation exercise.

Using Unstructured Observation