Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Survey

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the survey method of data collection?

• A) Wording questions properly is not easy.
• B) The data obtained are reliable because the responses are limited to the alternatives stated.
• C) Coding, analysis, and interpretation of data are relatively simple.
• D) The questionnaire is simple to administer.

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Definitions:

Peer Approval

The positive acceptance or endorsement by one's peers or individuals of the same age or social group.

Cognitive Skills

These are the mental abilities that encompass learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, memory, decision-making, and attention.

Pretests

Initial assessments or tests conducted before an intervention or experiment to establish a baseline for comparing post-test outcomes.

Attrition Effects

The impact on research findings from participants dropping out of a study over time, potentially biasing the results.