Why Might Surveys, Rather Than a More Direct Form of Communication

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why might surveys, rather than a more direct form of communication like interviews, be more appropriate when asking high school students about sensitive subjects like drug use or sexual health?

• A) Surveys allow respondents to speak in their own words and can reveal respondents' thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
• B) Surveys allow researchers to ask much more complex questions than they could with any other methodology.
• C) Surveys allow students to answer the questions in private and ensure the confidentiality of their responses.
• D) Surveys are more expensive and allow for larger staffs and budgets.

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Definitions:

Fixed Product Cost

Costs associated with a product that do not vary with the level of output, such as rent, depreciation, and salaries of permanent staff.

Materials Purchased

The total cost or quantity of raw materials bought by a company for use in production processes.

Raw Materials Inventory

Raw materials inventory refers to the stock of raw materials on hand at any given time that are made available for use in the production process.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in total with changes in the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.