One Problem That Exists When a Researcher Uses Surveys and Questionnaires

question 83

Multiple Choice

One problem that exists when a researcher uses surveys and questionnaires is that the data they collect may not be accurate.As your author points out,even if a respondent is "unfailingly honest" and has no intent to provide answers that are untrue,why might their responses still be inaccurate or incomplete?

• A) Because there are some questions that cannot be asked via the use of a survey or questionnaire.
• B) Because all questionnaires and surveys, regardless of their purpose, are biased against certain types of respondents.
• C) Because the people assessing the answers provided on a survey or questionnaire may make mistakes in how the score the responses.
• D) Because even very honest people don't have completely objective views of their own behaviors.

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Definitions:

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