What Is One of the Advantages Associated with the Use

question 84

Multiple Choice

What is one of the advantages associated with the use of interviews and questionnaires in developmental research?

• A)A large amount of useful information can be obtained in a short period of time.
• B)The researcher can be completely without bias.
• C)These methods can be used with any age of participant.
• D)Data obtained from interviews and questionnaires are more likely to be reliable and valid, compared to data obtained using other methods of research.

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