Which is an example of unstructured observation? A researcher watches a mail parking and records the number of red cars. A principal observes a teacher to see if the teacher completes all items on the evaluation checklist. An undercover police officer joins a gang in order to observe its members and activities. A daycare worker observes a particular child who has been accused of bitting other children

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Which is an example of unstructured observation?   A researcher watches a mail parking and records the number of red cars.  A principal observes a teacher to see if the teacher completes all items on the evaluation checklist.  An undercover  police officer joins a gang in order to observe its members and activities.  A daycare worker observes a particular child who has been accused of bitting other children

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An example of unstructured observation is: An undercover police officer joins a gang in order to observe its members and activities.

Unstructured observation typically involves observing subjects in their natural environment without predefined criteria or checklists, allowing the observer to gather a wide range of qualitative data. In this case, the undercover officer is observing behavior and interactions in a fluid and dynamic setting without a specific checklist to follow.