humanize This data collection method would be most appropriate because it would allow the researcher to use readily available and reliable data that can provide a quick and easy overview of the prevalence of stalking in the city. The existing data (secondary data analysis) would also allow the researcher to use existing literature and knowledge that can provide a theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding stalking issues in the city. The existing data (secondary data analysis) would also enable the researcher to test hypotheses and examine causal relationships between variables using statistical analysis