One of the Reasons That Researchers Will Often Use an Existing

question 57

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons that researchers will often use an existing questionnaire rather than designing their own is

• A) To minimize history as a threat to internal validity
• B) In situations where the purpose of the questionnaire is poorly defined
• C) To be able to compare their results to others who have used the survey
• D) In situations where the variables of interest are unclear

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