The Primary Disadvantage of Using Surveys to Collect Data Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The primary disadvantage of using surveys to collect data is that ______.

• A) the observations are considered self-reports
• B) survey research cannot be published in peer-reviewed journals
• C) survey research is not considered to be prestigious
• D) survey research used open-ended questions

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Definitions:

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group and seeks to achieve consensus.

Delphi Technique

A method for gathering expert opinions and achieving consensus through a series of structured questionnaires, often used in forecasting and decision-making.

Specific Performance Objectives

Explicitly stated targets or goals that are intended to be achieved within a certain timeframe, often used to measure work performance.

Task Performance

Consists of the quantity and quality of work produced.