Match List I (Data Collection Method) with List II (Characteristics) and choose the correct answer.

List I

i.Field observation

ii.Focus group

iii.Intensive interviewing

iv.Case study

List II

a.Collects information from many data sources

b.Gathers detailed information from a small, non-random sample

c.Gathers preliminary information for a research project

d.Studies a phenomenon in natural settings

Ai-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d

Bi-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a

Ci-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b

Di-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a

Explanation

Field observation studies a phenomenon in its natural settings.

Focus group gathers preliminary information for a research project through guided group discussion.

Intensive interviewing gathers detailed information from a small, non-random sample.

Case study collects information from many data sources about a single case.

Pairing field observation with a small sample or case study with natural-setting observation would blur these distinct methods.

Triangulating multiple sources is what gives the case study its analytic strength.

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