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:

Activity

Any action or operation within a business or process.

Committed Fixed Costs

Long-term fixed costs that an organization has committed to, which are not easily changed, such as lease payments or insurance costs.

Short Term

Referring to a time frame typically less than one year, often relating to immediate goals, financial obligations, or investments.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion with the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor directly involved in production.