Some Research Is Likely to Be Quite Expensive While Other

question 2

Multiple Choice

Some research is likely to be quite expensive while other research can be conducted with few costs.Of the following,which study design is likely to be the least costly?

• A) using available data from a library
• B) distributing a mail questionnaire once to a convenience sample
• C) a multi-site investigation conducted over a period of several years
• D) in person interviews
• E) focus groups

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Definitions:

Social Issue

A problem that influences a considerable number of individuals within a society, often relating to matters that impact people's daily lives and communities.

Quantitative Research

A systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques to gather quantifiable data.

Qualitative Research

A research method focused on understanding phenomena through in-depth investigation of people's experiences, perceptions, and motivations, often conducted through interviews, observations, and analysis of texts and documents.

Sociological Perspective

A way of looking at society and social behavior that involves questioning the obvious, examining social patterns, and considering individual behaviors within larger social contexts.