In order to provide Australia Park Victoria with the appropriate data to resolve the current crisis, the most appropriate data collection method for this research is the qualitative method. According to Gay and Airasian (p 627) the qualitative method is the collection of extensive data on various variables over a long period in a natural environment with the aim of gaining insights not possible using other methods. It involves three different types of information collection: direct observation, in-depth and open interviews and written documents. The qualitative method involves the use of random samples and structured data collection tools that adapt to different experiences. The method also allows the researcher to study the specific research area in detail, thus allowing him to obtain results that are easy to summarize, make comparisons and even generalize. Qualitative data collection methods are best when evaluating the impact of a problem because they provide important information for understanding the processes that led to the observed outcomes and testing changes in people's perceptions of their well-being. Furthermore, qualitative methods can be implemented to improve the quality of quantitative survey-based assessments through the generation of assessment hypotheses that enhance the design of survey questionnaires and also clarify the results of the quantitative assessment (Hentschel, 1999). The reason why this method is the most appropriate is because, first, this method is open and has less structured protocols, so a researcher can have the freedom to change the information collection strategy by adding or eliminating some participants. Second, the researcher relies on different data collection methods...... middle of paper ....../220602443?accountid=45049Mahmoud, M. and Wahab, A. 2011. Sampling Techniques and Sample sizeMaxwell , J. A. 2005. Qualitative research design: An interactive approach. Thousand Oaks, CA.Sage.McCracken, G. 1988. The Long Interview. Sage: Newbury Park, Qualitative Research Methods Series #13. Reyes, L. F. and Andersen, D. B. 2003. System Dynamics Review; Winter; 19.4; ABI/INFORMCollection and analysis of qualitative data for system dynamics: methods and models. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/216606356/131C31764231C10D530/1?accountid= 5049Stanpac, 2011. Survey Sampling Methods. Retrieved from: http://www.statpac.com/surveys/sampling.htmStrauss A, Corbin, 1990. Basics of Qualitative Research: Grounded Theory of Procedures and Techniques Sage: Newbury Park.Webster, M. 1985. Webster`s ninth new collegiate dictionary. Merriam - Webster Inc.