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:

Operating Lease

A lease agreement allowing a lessee to use an asset temporarily without ownership, typically involving regular payments for a short to medium term.

Liability

Financial obligations or debts that a company or an individual owes to others, which are expected to be settled in the future.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that grants the lessee control over an asset, and is recorded as an asset on their balance sheet, essentially treating it like a purchase.

Operating Leases

Lease agreements that allow for the use of an asset but do not convey rights of ownership, typically used for short-term leasing of equipment or vehicles.