When a University Began Thinking About Offering More Online Degrees

question 166

Multiple Choice

When a university began thinking about offering more online degrees it used primary data to get potential students' attitudes and intentions.What is the most likely reason for using primary data?

• A) this information was already freely available to all interested parties
• B) the value of the research is unrelated to sample size
• C) the information can be collected quickly and at low cost
• D) the information will fit the university's needs exactly since it will be collected specifically for this study
• E) it will benchmark consumers' interest in grading equipment

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Definitions:

Law Enforcement

The system by which members of society (such as police officers and agencies) are responsible for ensuring adherence to laws, maintaining public order, and preventing and investigating crimes.

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

A U.S. law that establishes procedures for the surveillance and collection of foreign intelligence information between foreign powers and agents of foreign powers suspected of espionage or terrorism.

Surveillance

The monitoring of behavior, activities, or information for the purpose of information gathering, influencing, managing, or directing.

Terrorists

Individuals or groups that use violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.