A nurse collects data about seat belt usage by interviewing key informants and observing behaviors in the community. Which of the following types of data is being collected?

A. Qualitative: Interviewing and observing behavior generate descriptive, non-numeric data, which is qualitative in nature. B. Quantitative: Quantitative data involves numerical information (e.g., statistics or counts), which is not directly described here. C. Focus groups: This is a method of data collection, not a type of data. The scenario describes interviews, not group discussions. D. Participant observation: This is also a method of data collection, and while the nurse observes behavior, the question focuses on the type of data- which is qualitative.