Which of the Following Is a Drawback Associated with the Use

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback associated with the use of expensive or elaborate equipment in your research study?

• A) Often less elaborate equipment can work just as well with less chance of a breakdown.
• B) Researchers can unwittingly let their equipment choose the research question.
• C) When elaborate equipment breaks down, it can be prohibitively expensive to fix.
• D) All of the above.

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