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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